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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"Three to five years at most, and our entire medical model will be radically transformed," the soft-spoken Duan told AFP.

From Barron's

That’s the consolation prize for losing the entire U.S. government as a customer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Within hours, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a bulletin telling airlines that airspace across almost the entire Middle East region wasn’t safe.

From The Wall Street Journal

I nodded, slightly more confident now that I’d managed entire sentences.

From Literature

He knew, just like the entire Academy knew, that my mom held almost every record worth holding.

From Literature

entire

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