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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Hi,

"George Papandreou: an all too final stand." [A headline from The Guardian.]

What part of speech is the word "all" in this context?

Thank you.
  

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At least one dictionary considers 'all too' (and 'only too') as complex adverbs, and I think that's the neatest way to handle it: Adv. 1. all too - to a high degree; "she is all too ready to accept the job"

— Mister Micawber

  • At least one dictionary considers 'all too' (and 'only too') as complex adverbs, and I think that's the neatest way to handle it: Adv.
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  • all too - to a high degree; "she is all too ready to accept the job"
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At least one dictionary considers 'all too' (and 'only too') as complex adverbs, and I think that's the neatest way to handle it:

Adv.1.all too - to a high degree; "she is all too ready to accept the job"
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Thank you, MM, for your useful explanation.
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