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
Examples of entirely in a Sentence
are you entirely aware of what you're doing with that thing?
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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In this case, that blend of tradition and artistic interpretation resulted in a final product that stood out—if not entirely for the reasons the bride expected.
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Just how much, of course, is an open question, rooted in research of the past and exhaustive study of the implications but entirely dependent now on the fickle ways of day-to-day baseball.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Osteria Iotto Worth the detour to Campagnano Romano, this family-run spot features an ever-evolving menu sourced almost entirely from their on-site farm; if available, the tacos alla picchiapò are a must.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In this case, that blend of tradition and artistic interpretation resulted in a final product that stood out—if not entirely for the reasons the bride expected.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Just how much, of course, is an open question, rooted in research of the past and exhaustive study of the implications but entirely dependent now on the fickle ways of day-to-day baseball.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entirely
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“Entirely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entirely. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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