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After all, vs In all

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'After all' is used to introduce a conclusion or a summary, while 'in all' is used to emphasize the total number or amount of something. They are not interchangeable.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 592 views

After all,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a conclusion or a summary.

Use 'after all' to introduce a conclusion or a summary, often to emphasize a point or to provide a reason.

Examples:

  • After all, we had worked hard for this achievement.
  • I decided to go to the party after all.
  • He is, after all, the most experienced candidate.
  • You should apologize after all that has happened.
  • After all is said and done, we must move forward.
  • After all, the device was incomplete.
  • After all, the key problems surrounding traffic still exist.
  • After all, maybe they knew something he didn't.
  • After all, you were a Lady to Queen Katherine.
  • After all, your infidelity built this spa.
  • After all, I've seen it all before.
  • After all, cloning causes great distress to animals.
  • After all, Frontex requires specifically trained people.
  • After all, this only benefits vested interests.
  • After all, the Americans evacuated Diego Garcia.
  • After all, peacemaking is not a sprint.
  • After all, we are family.
  • After all, I am supposed to be concerned with that.
  • After all, my choice matters!
  • After all, you are 22.
  • After all, I'm here against doctor's orders.
  • After all, I'm not fingering small-time crooks.
  • After all, you work for the FBI.
  • After all, they were very professional.
  • After all, I cannot rule Camelot alone.

Alternatives:

  • in the end,
  • ultimately,
  • all things considered,
  • when all is said and done,
  • in conclusion,

In all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the total number or amount of something.

Use 'in all' to emphasize the total number or amount of something, often used in counting or summarizing.

Examples:

  • There were 100 guests in all at the party.
  • In all, it took us three hours to complete the project.
  • He had five siblings in all.
  • The cost came to $200 in all.
  • In all honesty, I have to admit my mistake.
  • In all its work the Paediatric Committee should
  • In all these years I was never able to understand.
  • In all regions this target is considered extremely ambitious at best.
  • In all these areas use of non-chemical alternatives should be promoted.
  • In all ways, you would not recognize me.
  • In all beehives, there are workers and drones.
  • In all the institutions auxiliary staff are an indispensable tool providing rapid access to human resources.
  • In all these years we were apart... I always took you with me.
  • In all my years of schooling,
  • In all these years you never believed I loved you.
  • In all your adventures, monsieurs and madames...
  • In all five, tox screens show large amounts of Rohypnol and alcohol.
  • In all of these pictures you're smiling.
  • In all the news we have senators.
  • In all the years, I'd never visited my Uncle Daniel.
  • In all human feelings, Camille.
  • In all these years haven't seen him eating.
  • In all future conversations, you go first.
  • In all the equations that describe motion and heat and entropy.
  • In all the years I've been married...

Alternatives:

  • altogether,
  • total,
  • overall,
  • in total,
  • all in all,

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