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1 used to emphasize that something has been done completely or has finished completely :

an old custom that has vanished altogether

Congress could ban the procession altogether.

2 [ + 形容词 / 副词 ] used to emphasize that the way you describe something is completely true :

In Canada, the situation is altogether different.

This latest problem is altogether more serious.

not altogether (= not completely )

I wasn’t altogether happy about Mike staying over.

The results were not altogether surprising.

3 used to show that you are referring to the total amount :

There were five people altogether.

How much do I owe you altogether?

4 used to make a final statement about several things you have just mentioned 同义词 all in all :

Lots of sunshine, wonderful food, and amazing nightlife – altogether a great vacation!