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be-all and end-all

The phrase “be-all and end-all” has 5 syllables: be-all and end-all

It's pronounced as /ˈbiˌɔl ənd ˈɛndˌɔl/

What is synonym and antonym for be-all and end-all?

In the thesaurus, “be-all and end-all” has 20 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for be-all and end-all along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for be-all and end-all

  • alpha and omega
  • antecedent
  • causality
  • causation
  • cause
  • consideration
  • determinant
  • factor
  • impetus
  • incentive
  • inspiration
  • instigation
  • mother
  • occasion
  • origin
  • reason
  • root
  • source
  • spring
  • stimulus

Antonyms for be-all and end-all

  • by-product
  • conclusion
  • denouement
  • end
  • ramification
  • repercussion
  • side effect
  • side reaction

Example Sentences

  • For some athletes, winning an Olympic medal is the be-all and end-all of their careers.
  • She treats academic success as the be-all and end-all, forgetting there’s more to life.
  • Money isn't the be-all and end-all of happiness, but it can certainly help.
  • He believed that being promoted to CEO was the be-all and end-all of his ambitions.
  • In the startup world, innovation is often seen as the be-all and end-all of progress.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to be-all and end-all, such as: alpha and omega, antecedent, by-product, causality, causation, cause, conclusion.

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