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to all intents and purposes in British Englishfor all practical purposes; virtually See full dictionary entry for intentto all intents and purposes in American English in almost every respect; practically; virtually See full dictionary entry for intent Examples of 'to all intents and purposes' in a sentenceto all intents and purposes For instead of tiers of seats on either side of a gangway, she was confronted by what was, to all intents and purposes, a drawing-room.Sometimes she came cautiously to black cat, to all intents and purposes already dead, sniffed at her, and backed away.And why had they to all intents and purposes flattened the graveyard?He had known the dangers of falling for a woman who was, to all intents and purposes, on the other side ofthe law. Synonyms of 'to all intents and purposes'in effect, essentially, effectively, really More Synonyms of to all intents and purposes Definition in almost every respect To all intents and purposes he was my father. Synonyms in fact in actuality for practical purposes See intent Seein effectNearby words ofto all intents and purposes - to a fault
- to a man
- to a turn
- to all intents and purposes
- to be reckoned with
- to begin with
- to blame
Additional synonymsDefinition in fact He came across as streetwise, but in reality he was not. Synonyms in fact, really, actually, in truth, as a matter of fact, in actuality, in point of factIn truth, we were both unhappy. Synonyms actually, really, in fact, in reality, as a matter of fact, to tell the truth, in actual fact, in point of fact, if truth be told Definition in reality They didn't really enjoy themselves. Synonyms truly, actually, in fact, indeed, in reality, in actuality Definition almost or nearly After the divorce she was left virtually penniless. Synonyms practically, almost, nearly, in effect, in essence, as good as, to all intents and purposes, in all but name, for all practical purposes, effectually |