“All of the Above” vs. “All the Above”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 10, 2023
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The difference between “all of the above” and “all the above”
- "All of the above" is a commonly used and understood phrase, while "all the above" is not.
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What is the definition of “all of the above” and “all the above”?
All of the above
- This phrase is used to indicate that all of the previously mentioned options are correct or applicable.
- It is commonly used in multiple-choice questions or surveys.
- It suggests that the answer or solution encompasses all of the choices given.
All the above
- This phrase is not commonly used in English.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“All the above” is the more popular variant on the web.
All of the above
398,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I want pizza, garlic bread, and cheesecake. I choose all of the above.
- Which of these strategies is the best? We need to do all of the above to succeed.
- The teacher gave us choices on our test, and I knew they were all correct, so I chose all of the above.
More popular
All the above
488,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- This phrase is not commonly used in English.
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