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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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“The biggest trading nation in the world has no interest in going back to the 18th and 19th centuries now that its entire economy is predicated on exports,” said Kirkegaard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Remember last year when Redick took heat for playing his starters the entire second half of a playoff loss to Minnesota?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He will soon publish an entire book about his conversion to Catholicism.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Treasury spends $1.4 trillion a year on interest — half a trillion more than the entire defense budget — and is headed toward $2 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

A small thrill shot through me, and for an entire heartbeat, I thought about offering to let him borrow this copy.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows