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entirely

American  
[en-tahyuhr-lee] / ɛnˈtaɪər li /

adverb

  1. wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly.

    I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.
    Synonyms:
    thoroughly, totally

  2. solely or exclusively.

entirely British  
/ ɪnˈtaɪəlɪ /

adverb

  1. without reservation or exception; wholly; completely

  2. solely or exclusively; only

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Etymology

Origin of entirely

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at entire, -ly

Example Sentences

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Although there too, the outlook is not entirely clear.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The researchers believe this virus represents entirely new types that have not been identified before.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

“I’m not surprised by that, and I think it’s entirely consistent with Steve Hilton in 2010.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When he returned for his junior season, he was an entirely different pitcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

With the bluff rising in the background, it could be a scene from another planet entirely.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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