entirely
adverb
en·tire·ly
in-ˈtī(-ə)r-lē 
ˈen-ˌtī(-ə)r-
1
: to the full or entire extent : completely
I agree entirely
you are entirely welcome
2
: to the exclusion of others : solely
entirely by my own efforts
Synonyms
Examples of entirely in a Sentence
are you entirely aware of what you're doing with that thing?
Recent Examples on the Web
If the Boise City Council approves contracts as expected, travelers will discover an almost entirely new lineup — one that reflects growing, evolving Boise.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2024
Some are cashing in investments, paying off bills that may soon rise or leaving the UK entirely, according to interviews with more than two dozen high-net-worth individuals, who asked not to be named, and wealth advisers.
—Eli Joseph, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
Julien de Rosa/AFP The Biden campaign, while struggling to drum up support from some of the key members of its coalition in 2020, is trying to gain votes from an entirely different group: Republicans who aren't interested in backing former President Donald Trump.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 6 June 2024
Some are banning phones entirely to hold students’ focus and ensure that socializing happens face-to-face.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 5 June 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2024
Some are cashing in investments, paying off bills that may soon rise or leaving the UK entirely, according to interviews with more than two dozen high-net-worth individuals, who asked not to be named, and wealth advisers.
—Eli Joseph, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
Julien de Rosa/AFP The Biden campaign, while struggling to drum up support from some of the key members of its coalition in 2020, is trying to gain votes from an entirely different group: Republicans who aren't interested in backing former President Donald Trump.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 6 June 2024
Some are banning phones entirely to hold students’ focus and ensure that socializing happens face-to-face.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 5 June 2024
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“Entirely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entirely. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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