Definitions

entire

[en-tahyuhr] / ɛnˈtaɪər /

ADJECTIVE

complete, whole

Synonyms

STRONGEST

full integrated unified

STRONG

absolute gross integral perfect sound total

WEAK

all choate consolidated continuous intact outright plenary thorough unbroken undamaged undiminished undivided unimpaired uninjured unmarked unmarred unmitigated unreserved unrestricted untouched

Antonyms

STRONG

flawed imperfect incomplete part partial unfinished

WEAK

abridged limited

Usage

What are other ways to say entire? The adjective entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

Example Sentences

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“Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother.”

From Los Angeles Times

So on that basis alone it cannot be discounted out of hand given Arteta's side are already closer than the club's legendary 'Invincibles' who went the entire league campaign undefeated in 2003-04.

From BBC

“The capabilities we unlock by making space-based data centers a reality will fund and enable self-growing bases on the Moon, an entire civilization on Mars and ultimately expansion to the universe,” Musk said.

From MarketWatch

The mayor, for her part, said Monday that the city has “expedited the entire rebuilding process without compromising safety.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It did not end in January. We’re going to continue to prosecute these cases the entire year.”

From Los Angeles Times

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