entire
/ɛnˈtaɪər/adjective★Beginner
general
consisting of all parts or elements; whole
The entire team celebrated their victory.
All members of the team celebrated their victory.
The entire city was affected by the blackout.
Every part of the city experienced the blackout.
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Often used to emphasize completeness or inclusiveness.
Collocations
entirelycompletely or whollyentirely possiblecompletely possibleentirely differentcompletely different
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'entire' to emphasize that something is whole or complete, often in formal or emphatic contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'entire', from Old French 'entier', from Latin 'integer' meaning 'whole, entire'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective or adverb (as in 'entirely'). Often used to emphasize that something is complete or includes all parts.
Word Breakdown
entire
whole or complete
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