to all intents and purposes

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Adverbial to all intents and purposes has 1 sense

for all practical purposes, to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes - in every practical sense; "to all intents and purposes the case is closed"; "the rest are for all practical purposes useless"

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To All Intents and Purposes

Definition: This phrase is used to convey that something is practically or effectively a certain way, even if it is not technically or legally so.

Usage:

As an Adverbial Phrase:

The project, to all intents and purposes, was completed, but a few minor details still remained.
She resigned from her position and, to all intents and purposes, left the company.

As a Noun Phrase:

He was the owner of the house, so, to all intents and purposes, it was his responsibility to maintain it.
The school was closed for renovations, but, to all intents and purposes, learning continued through virtual classes.

As a Prepositional Phrase:

This apartment is, to all intents and purposes, ready for move-in.
She had dominated the competition, so, to all intents and purposes, she was the champion.

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