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.

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He joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 but a knee injury saw him miss the entire campaign, before joining the Vikings in 2025.

From BBC

You can also downsize your entire library with the option labeled “Convert existing photos & videos to Storage saver.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s an entire segment of the market where the CPU and GPU are integrated,” he said last September.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also lost the memories of his entire life before the attack.

From BBC

But now the report has become the centre of a fierce debate among experts who are questioning its findings - and the entire premise of the quiet revival, which was primarily based on one survey.

From BBC

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