Entirely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Entirely is an adverb meaning To the full or entire extent.
Meaning
To the full or entire extent.
More Meanings
- To the exclusion of others; solely.
Example Sentences
I'm entirely to blame.
manuscript pages entirely without ornament.
The cake hadn’t entirely been eaten, so some was saved for later.
It is entirely up to you where we go, as I’ll be happy with anywhere.
Word Forms
- entierly
Synonyms for entirely
Depending on context, synonyms include completely, wholly, solely, only, all, totally.
Antonyms for entirely
Common opposites include part, partly, partially.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include totally, wholly, completely, whole, altogether, all.
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