Spoonful 67: ALTOGETHER VS. ALL TOGETHER

Everyone, everywhere, let's come together to discuss the difference between ALTOGETHER and ALL TOGETHER. 

ALTOGETHER is an chameleon-like adverb with three definitions.

(d.) completely:  Randy was so frustrated with online learning, he considered skipping school altogether.

(d.) on the whole, overall:  Altogether, it was a lovely graduation celebration, even though we remained 6 feet apart.  

(d.) in all:  Marilyn signed up for five AP classes altogether. 

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If you seek a harmonious group, you're looking for ALL TOGETHER!

(d.) as a group: All together, let's recite the following words: hope, dream, create, inspire.

(d.) at the same time, in synch: The synchronized swimming team exemplifed the beauty of working all together. 

I'm ALTOGETHER finished with this post. I hope we can safely come ALL TOGETHER in person, very, very soon. 

Sincerely,
Laura Fineberg Cooper

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