Definitions

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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Keep in mind that while silver prices lost roughly $30 an ounce on Friday, the “entire silver price” was at just $30 about 18 months ago, Meir said.

From MarketWatch

For an entire week, the exposed mountainside barely moved.

From Literature

Reaching this level requires advances throughout the entire experimental system, including a powerful surface muon beam, a newly developed silica aerogel target, and detectors capable of extremely precise measurements.

From Science Daily

A final, wide shot shows the entire sign covered in a snaking chain of bras, before cutting to Sweeney as she poses and celebrates with the sign in the distance behind her.

From BBC

So this time around, after a hellish year for myself, and frankly, the entire country, I decided Vitamin D was a requirement: I needed to go somewhere warm.

From Salon

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