[at all] {adv. phr.} At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner.
— Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences.
1. Negative
It’s not at all likely he will come.
2. Limited
I can hardly hear you at all.
3. Interrogative
Can it be done at all?
4. Conditional
She will walk with a limp, if she walks at all.
Syn.: IN THE LEAST.
Сочинение на английском любимая еда.
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Значение идиомы at all