Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

of-all-time

phrase
/əv ɔːl taɪm/
Definition
A phrase used to refer to someone or something that is considered to be the best or most significant throughout history.
Examples
  • Michael Jordan is often regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time.
  • That movie is considered one of the best films of all time.
  • She is the most influential artist of all time in the pop genre.
Meaning
It emphasizes the exceptional quality or ranking of a person, event, or thing in comparison to all others, across all time periods.
Synonyms
  • greatest of all time (GOAT)
  • best ever
  • legendary