all together, altogether

The phrase all together means “in unison” or “in a group”:

• Please sing the chorus all together (in unison).
• They are driving to the concert all together in one car.
• We found the stolen jewelry lying all together in a heap beside the path.

The adverb altogether means “on the whole,” “in total” or “entirely.”

• Altogether, it has been an enjoyable experience.
• There are fifty-nine participants altogether.
• Marla was altogether distraught when she heard the news.

The phrase in the altogether is used informally to mean “naked.”

• Ari didn’t open the door because he was in the altogether.