English adverb: entirely | |||
1. | entirely to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | ||
Samples | He was wholly convinced. Entirely satisfied with the meal. It was completely different from what we expected. Was completely at fault. A totally new situation. The directions were all wrong. It was not altogether her fault. An altogether new approach. A whole new idea. | ||
Synonyms | all, altogether, completely, totally, whole, wholly | ||
Domain usage | colloquialism | ||
Antonyms | part, partially, partly | ||
2. | entirely without any others being included or involved | ||
Samples | Was entirely to blame. A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children. He works for Mr. Smith exclusively. Did it solely for money. The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone. A privilege granted only to him. | ||
Synonyms | alone, exclusively, only, solely | ||