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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First off, understand that the finance manager is the best salesperson in the entire building.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its joint venture with Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has an edge in the race to build small nuclear reactors to power everything from data centers to entire neighborhoods.

From Barron's

Researchers are now analyzing the full dataset to map temperature patterns across the entire planet and better understand its atmospheric composition.

From Science Daily

"This is why we need to survey the entire Great Salt Lake. Then we'll know the top and the bottom," Zhdanov said.

From Science Daily

For the entire tour Allen stood at the safety barriers, maintaining radio contact with his team and never leaving the band's line of sight.

From BBC

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