How do you use "altogether" in a sentence?

The situation is altogether different now. How much does it cost altogether? Altogether, I think we made the right decision.

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Q: What does "altogether" mean?

Completely; in total; considering everything Altogether is an adverb with several related meanings: completely or entirely, in total when counting, or taking everything into consideration. It should not be confused with 'all together' (everyone in one place). 'In the altogether' is a humorous British expression meaning naked.

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Meaning: Completely; in total; considering everything

完全地；总共；总的来说

completamente; en total; en conjunto

完全に；全部で；全体として

완전히; 전부 합해서; 전체적으로

Altogether is an adverb with several related meanings: completely or entirely, in total when counting, or taking everything into consideration. It should not be confused with 'all together' (everyone in one place). 'In the altogether' is a humorous British expression meaning naked.

Altogether是一个副词，有几个相关的含义：完全地或彻底地，计数时的总共，或考虑到所有因素。它不应与'all together'（所有人在一个地方）混淆。'In the altogether'是一个幽默的英国表达，意思是裸体。

Altogether es un adverbio con varios significados relacionados: completamente o enteramente, en total al contar, o tomando todo en consideración. No debe confundirse con 'all together' (todos en un lugar). 'In the altogether' es una expresión humorística británica que significa desnudo.

Altogetherは、いくつかの関連する意味を持つ副詞です：完全にまたは全く、数える時の合計、またはすべてを考慮して。「all together」（全員が一か所に）と混同してはいけません。「In the altogether」は裸を意味するユーモラスなイギリスの表現です。

Altogether는 여러 관련 의미를 가진 부사입니다. 완전히 또는 전적으로, 셈을 할 때 전부 합해서, 또는 모든 것을 고려했을 때라는 뜻입니다. 'all together(모두 함께)'와 혼동해서는 안 됩니다. 'In the altogether'는 벌거벗은 상태를 뜻하는 유머러스한 영국식 표현입니다.

Examples

The situation is altogether different now.
情况现在完全不同了。
La situación es completamente diferente ahora.
状況は今や全く異なっています。
상황은 이제 완전히 달라졌습니다.
How much does it cost altogether?
总共多少钱？
¿Cuánto cuesta en total?
全部でいくらですか？
전부 합해서 얼마인가요?
Altogether, I think we made the right decision.
总的来说，我认为我们做出了正确的决定。
En conjunto, creo que tomamos la decisión correcta.
全体として、私たちは正しい決断をしたと思います。
전체적으로, 우리는 옳은 결정을 했다고 생각합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'eall togædere' (all together), combining 'eall' (all) + 'togædere' (together). Over time it separated from 'all together' to mean 'entirely, completely' or 'on the whole.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal