Meaning & Definition of word "Entire"

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    Entire

    /ɪnˈtaɪər/

    adjective:

    • 1. Having all the parts; whole.
      • Example: She completed the entire project by herself.
    • 2. Full; complete; total.
      • Example: The entire audience stood up to applaud.
    • 3. Not lacking or leaving out any part.
      • Example: He read the entire book in one sitting.
    • 4. Unbroken; in one piece.
      • Example: 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

    entirety:

    The state of being complete or whole.

    entirely:

    Completely; fully.

    Slang Meanings of entire

    Meaning: All of something.

    Example Sentence: I ate the entire pizza by myself.

    Meaning: To be fully invested or involved.

    Example Sentence: I'm in this project entirely.