Example: I like the blue shirt, the red hat, and all of the above.
Definition
"All of the above" is a phrase used to indicate that every option or item previously mentioned is included or applicable. It is commonly used to express agreement with or selection of all listed choices in a statement or question.
Translations
todo lo anterior
al het bovenstaande
tot l'anterior
tout ce qui précède
alles oben Genannte
Etymology
The phrase "all of the above" originates from English, where "above" means earlier in the text or list. It combines "all," meaning every one, with "above," referring to the items mentioned previously. This straightforward construction has been used for clarity in instructions and multiple-choice contexts.
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"All of the above" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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