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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    completely totally utterly wholly entirely fully absolutely perfectly altogether thoroughly quite somewhat rather relatively partially moderately slightly hardly barely sufficiently adequately satisfactorily sufficiently comprehensively exhaustively meticulously scrupulously painstakingly rigorously strictly unconditionally unreservedly unequivocally unmistakably obviously clearly evidently manifestly patently plainly understandably unquestionably undoubtedly indisputably inescapably inevitably necessarily naturally normally ordinarily usually generally typically commonly broadly widely extensively largely mainly mostly predominantly principally chiefly primarily exclusively solely only alone singly individually separately independently freely unconditionally willingly voluntarily intentionally purposefully deliberately consciously knowingly wittingly.

    Meaning of Entirely

    The primary meaning of the word "entirely" is to indicate that something is completely or totally affected, involved, or true.

    Definitions

    • To a complete degree, without any limitation or exception
    • Completely or totally, to the fullest extent possible
    • In a manner that is total, complete, or absolute, without any part or aspect being left out

    Etymology of Entirely

    The word "entirely" comes from the Old French word "entier," meaning whole or complete, and the suffix "-ly," which forms an adverb
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to indicate completeness or totality, and its usage has evolved over time to include a range of meanings related to completeness, absoluteness, and exclusivity

    Example Uses

    • The new policy applies entirely to all employees, without exception
    • She was entirely absorbed in her work and didn't notice the time
    • The company is entirely dependent on its export market for revenue
    • The decision was entirely mine, and I take full responsibility for it

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    partially incompletely slightly somewhat relatively moderately hardly barely insufficiently inadequately unsatisfactorily incomprehensively exhaustively meticulously imperfectly inadequately conditionally reservedly ambiguously unclearly dubiously uncertainly disputably arguably questionably doubtfally tentatively hesitantly uncertainly incompletely fragmentarily sectionally piecewise disproportionately asymmetrically unevenly irregularly inconsistently.

    Related Nouns

    completeness totality wholeness entirety absolute perfection comprehensiveness exhaustiveness meticulousness scrupulousness painstakingness rigor strictness unconditionalness unreservedness unequivocality obviousness clarity evidence manifestation plainness understandability unquestionability indisputability inescapability inevitability necessity normality ordinariness usualness generality typicality commonness breadth width extensiveness largeness mainness mostly predominance principality chiefness primariness exclusivity solitude individuality independence freedom willingness voluntariness intentionality purposefulness deliberateness consciousness knowledge wittingness.

    Related Verbs

    complete total whole perfect comprehend exhaust scrutinize examine investigate analyze evaluate assess judge determine decide choose select appoint assign designate authorize warrant justify vindicate confirm verify validate certify guarantee ensure secure protect defend maintain uphold support advocate promote encourage facilitate enable simplify clarify explain elucidate interpret expound describe describe describe.

    Related Adjectives

    complete total whole perfect comprehensive exhaustive meticulous scrupulous painstaking rigorous strict unconditional unreserved unequivocal obvious clear evident manifest plain understandable unquestionable indisputable inescapable inevitable necessary normal ordinary usual general typical common broad wide extensive large main mostly predominant principal chief primary exclusive solitary individual independent free willing voluntary intentional purposeful deliberate conscious knowledgeable witting.