altogether
Translation
completely, in total, on the whole
Examples
I am not altogether sure about that.
I am not altogether sure about that.
That will be twenty dollars altogether.
That will be twenty dollars altogether.
Altogether, it was a successful event.
Altogether, it was a successful event.
Grammar Patterns
((+ adjective/adverb)) completely, entirely I am not altogether happy with the result.
((sentence final)) in total How much is that altogether?
Similar Words
Synonyms: completely, totally, entirely, in total
Etymology
From 'all' and 'together', literally meaning 'all things gathered together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'all together' as a single word, emphasizing completeness or the total sum.