Entire

/ɪnˈtaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Having all the parts; whole.
She completed the entire project by herself.
Full; complete; total.
The entire audience stood up to applaud.
Not lacking or leaving out any part.
He read the entire book in one sitting.
Unbroken; in one piece.
The vase remained entire after the fall.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'entier', from Latin 'integer' meaning whole, untouched.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the entire world:
Refers to everyone or everything globally.
the entire time:
Throughout the whole duration.
entirely different:
Completely unlike; very different.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

All of something.
I ate the entire pizza by myself.
To be fully invested or involved.
I'm in this project entirely.