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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The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Meanwhile, wealthy students can opt out entirely, using their social and economic capital to shield themselves from consequences.
—Ingrid A. Nelson, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Some cities allow outdoor watering only during overnight hours on specific days, while others prohibit certain nonessential water uses entirely.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The 2026 election cycle is projected to produce a GPI of 45, a 30% jump, driven entirely by new maps rather than any change in voter behavior.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Meanwhile, wealthy students can opt out entirely, using their social and economic capital to shield themselves from consequences.
—Ingrid A. Nelson, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Some cities allow outdoor watering only during overnight hours on specific days, while others prohibit certain nonessential water uses entirely.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The 2026 election cycle is projected to produce a GPI of 45, a 30% jump, driven entirely by new maps rather than any change in voter behavior.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 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 Jun. 2026.
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