entirely different

/ɪnˈtaɪərli ˈdɪfrənt/

completely distinct or unrelated

The two solutions are entirely different in approach.

They have no similarities and are fundamentally distinct.

general

completely distinct or unrelated in nature, form, or function

Her opinion on the matter is entirely different from mine.

She has a completely opposing viewpoint.

The two cultures are entirely different in their traditions.

They have no shared customs or practices.

Emphasizes a strong contrast or lack of similarity between two things.

Collocations

entirely different fromused to emphasize contrast with something elseentirely different approacha completely distinct method or strategy

similar but slightly less emphatic

another formal alternative

Use 'entirely different' when you want to stress that two things have no similarities at all.

This phrase is used to highlight a strong contrast, so it's often followed by 'from' or 'in' to specify what it's being compared to.

From 'entire' (whole, complete) + 'different' (not the same), combining to mean completely distinct.

Often used to emphasize a strong contrast between two things, people, or ideas. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

entirely

completely, wholly

adverb

different

not the same

adjective

English Dictionary