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English adverb: entirely

1. entirely to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')


SamplesHe 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.


Synonymsall, altogether, completely, totally, whole, wholly


Domain usagecolloquialism


Antonymspart, partially, partly

2. entirely without any others being included or involved


SamplesWas 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.


Synonymsalone, exclusively, only, solely









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