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all things considered

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɔl θɪŋz kənˈsɪdɚd/ · UK /ˌɔːl θɪŋz kənˈsɪdəd/

all things considered means: Used when giving an opinion after thinking about all the important facts.

adverb

OVERALL JUDGMENTB2

Used when giving an opinion after thinking about all the important facts.

  • All things considered, it was a good trip.
  • The flat is small, but all things considered, it suits us.
  • Was moving here the right choice, all things considered?

Similar words: on balance, overall, taking everything into account

Common phrases: all things considered, all things considered good

DESPITE DOUBTSB2

Used to say something is true even though some facts might suggest otherwise.

  • All things considered, the show was a success.
  • Few people came, but all things considered, the event went well.
  • The reviews were mixed; all things considered, the film deserved its award.

Similar words: nevertheless, even so, on balance

Common phrases: all things considered, all things considered successful

GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCESB2

Used to judge something while allowing for the difficulties or limits of the situation.

  • We ate well, all things considered.
  • With so little money, they did well, all things considered.
  • All things considered, she recovered quickly after such a serious accident.

Similar words: given the circumstances, under the circumstances

Common phrases: all things considered, all things considered well

Questions about all things considered

What does all things considered mean?

Used when giving an opinion after thinking about all the important facts.

What is all things considered in other languages?

Türkçe: her şey düşünüldüğünde · Español: considerándolo todo · Français: tout bien considéré · Deutsch: alles in allem · Italiano: tutto sommato · 日本語: 総合的に考えると

How do you pronounce all things considered?

In American English /ˌɔl θɪŋz kənˈsɪdɚd/; in British English /ˌɔːl θɪŋz kənˈsɪdəd/.

How do you use all things considered in a sentence?

All things considered, it was a good trip. The flat is small, but all things considered, it suits us.

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