if at all
Even that's uncertain
If at all signals doubt that something will happen or exists, often following a word like barely, rarely, or little.
It hedges or minimizes: She spoke little, if at all.
The phrase can also mean "in any way": If the situation improves at all, it won't be by much.
Sometimes it emphasizes uncertainty about whether something applies: The changes, if at all necessary, should be minor.
- perhapsExpressing uncertainty
- maybeExpression of uncertainty
- unlikelyNot apt to happen
- slim chanceLow probability outcome
- minimalSmallest amount needed
occasional · scarce · contingent · possibly · on the off chance · rare · once in a blue moon · few and far between · hardly ever · doubtful · reluctantly · marginal · uncertain · grudgingly · eventual · negligible · restricted · hypothetical
if at alldefinitely
With complete certainty
certainly · absolutely · without a doubt · undoubtedly · for sure
if at allfully
To the complete extent
completely · entirely · thoroughly · wholly · wholeheartedly