To all intents and purposes
phrase
In effect, practically, basically or for most part.
To all intents and purposes, Tom was now running the business
Often appears as...
- for all intents and purposes he's in control
- it was
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
In effect, practically, basically or for most part.
To all intents and purposes, Tom was now running the business
Often appears as...
- for all intents and purposes he's in control
- it was
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Near Certainty
Use when something is so likely that it can be considered a fact.
To all intents and purposes, the match has been won with that final goal.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Usage
It's a common phrase, but more often found in British English than American.
To all intents and purposes, the British and American versions of the book are the same.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
Considered formal, it's suitable for professional and serious contexts.
The agreement is, to all intents and purposes, binding for both parties.
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