all in all
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for all in all, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — Taking everything into account; considering the whole situation.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use all in all
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral, slightly informal. Very common at the end of reviews and summaries.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between all in all and after all?
All in all introduces a summing-up: weighing everything, here is the verdict. After all signals that something happened contrary to expectation, or offers a reason the listener already knows. They are not interchangeable.
Is all in all hyphenated?
No. As an adverbial phrase it is written as three separate words. You may see the hyphenated all-in-all in older or literary text for the noun sense, but the plain form is standard today.
Can I start a sentence with all in all?
Yes, and that is its most common position, followed by a comma. It works well as an opener for a concluding sentence or paragraph.