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Definition of To all intents and purposes

1. Adverb. In every practical sense. "The rest are for all practical purposes useless"

Exact synonyms: For All Intents And Purposes, For All Practical Purposes

Definition of To all intents and purposes

1. Adverb. (idiomatic British) For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of To All Intents And Purposes

to a great extent
to a greater extent
to a hair
to a higher degree
to a higher place
to a lesser degree
to a lesser extent
to a lower place
to a man
to a nicety

to a tee
to a tittle
to a tolerable degree
to a turn
to advantage
to all intents and purposes (current term)
to an adequate degree
to an extent
to and again
to and fro

to and fros
to arms
to be continued
to be honest
to be precise
to be sure
to beat the band
to begin with
to boot
to both ears

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