determiner
alls
awlz
determiner
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A nonstandard or dialectal form of "all," used the same way.
"Alls I know is he left before sunrise."
"Alls we had to do was wait."
How to Use Alls
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal way some speakers say "all" — most often heard in the set phrase "alls I know/want is..."
When to use it
Strictly spoken/informal usage — avoid it in writing that isn't deliberately capturing casual speech.
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_____ I know is he left before sunrise.