entire Definition
whole; complete; not divided into parts.
Using entire: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I spent the entire day at the beach.
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The entire building was destroyed in the fire.
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She read the entire book in one sitting.
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He devoted his entire life to helping others.
entire Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for entire
- complete
- whole
- total
- full
- integral
Antonyms for entire
- partial
- incomplete
- fractional
Phrases with entire
the entire time
during the whole period of time
Example
I was nervous the entire time I was taking the test.
the entire world
all the people and places in the world
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The entire world was watching the Olympic Games.
the entire family
all the members of a family
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The entire family went on vacation together.
Summary: entire in Brief
The word 'entire' [ɪnˈtaɪər] means whole, complete, or not divided into parts. It is often used to describe time periods, buildings, books, or lives, as in 'She read the entire book in one sitting.' 'Entire' can also be used in phrases like 'the entire time,' meaning during the whole period of time, or 'the entire family,' referring to all the members of a family.
