"allenfalls" meaning in German

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈalənˈfals/ Audio: De-allenfalls.ogg
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  1. at most, at best Synonyms: höchstens
    Sense id: en-allenfalls-de-adv-gRhqF90~
  2. (Switzerland) possibly (given certain conditions) Tags: Switzerland Synonyms: möglicherweise, gegebenenfalls
    Sense id: en-allenfalls-de-adv-INSMETaH Categories (other): Switzerland German

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