Meaning
- For all means "despite," "in spite of," or "considering."
- It emphasizes contrast, showing that something is true even though another fact might suggest otherwise.
Grammar and Usage
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for all + noun phrase
- Used to show contrast or contradiction.
- Example: For all his efforts, he didn’t succeed.
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Functions as a prepositional phrase.
Common Phrases
- for all I know (to indicate uncertainty)
- for all the world (to emphasize similarity)
- for all practical purposes (almost completely, virtually)
Collocations
- for all his/her/their + noun (e.g., for all her beauty)
- for all the + noun (e.g., for all the trouble)
- for all practical purposes
Examples
- For all his wealth, he never seemed happy.
- For all her intelligence, she still made a simple mistake.
- For all their promises, nothing has changed.
- He looked, for all the world, like a famous actor.
- For all I know, she might have already left the city.
- For all practical purposes, the project is finished.
- For all the risks, they decided to go ahead with the plan.
- For all his strength, he couldn’t move the heavy rock.
Synonyms or Related
- in spite of
- despite
- nevertheless
- regardless of
Antonym
- because of
- due to
- thanks to