entirely different

/ɪnˈtaɪərli ˈdɪfrənt/
adjective phraseIntermediate completely distinct or unrelated
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.

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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

Related Phrases

completely differentphrase
similar but slightly less emphatic
wholly differentphrase
another formal alternative

💡Pro Tip

Emphasis

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

Gold Rule

Contrast

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.

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

entirely
completely, wholly
adverb
+
different
not the same
adjective
English Dictionary