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entire

[en-tahyuhr] / ɛnˈtaɪər /


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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After missing the majority of the clay-court swing and the entire grass season with his wrist injury, Alcaraz made a cautious return to training in July.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The result is that the entire property is obscured from public view to a degree without precedent in recent history, according to Charles Birnbaum, a former National Park Service official.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

That’s always a hard one because also we shot that over the entire day.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Her current will leaves her entire estate to her only child, my mother.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

She leaned over and pushed a button on her desk and the entire wall behind her flickered to life.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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