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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The two most-active equities in the entire U.S. market on Monday were two ETFs tied to the price of silver.

From MarketWatch

General Jimmy Doolittle, told Miller that “your organization is the greatest morale builder” in the entire conflict, “next to a letter from home.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Door took Coal’s seltzer, finishing the entire thing.

From Literature

A Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued for the entire country.

From BBC

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