all together v. altogether

All together means ‘in a group’ or ‘simultaneously’.

• ‘The woodchucks were all together in their den.’
• ‘Let’s sing Yellow Submarine. All together now.’

Altogether means ‘entirely’, ‘in total’, or ‘with everything considered’.

• ‘That exam was altogether too easy.’
• ‘With tax and shipping, the order came to $42.38 altogether.’
• ‘Altogether, the play was pretty well received.’

The phrase, ‘in the altogether’ is a euphemism for being naked.

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