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.