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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.

Example Sentences

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Raducanu skipped Madrid to continue her recovery from a lingering viral illness, while Kartal will miss the entire clay season with a back injury.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Raman called the entire package “a managed transition that preserves what works, fixes what hasn’t, and finally gives the City the direct oversight needed to ensure that public dollars produce real outcomes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

And the U.S. opener has some of the most expensive tickets in the entire tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The room stayed with him the entire time.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“Best day of business so far. Traded some wolf bark to an itchy chipmunk in exchange for her entire winter’s nut collection.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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