Synonyms of entire

entire 1 of 2

adjective

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1

as in all

not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern

this matter is important, so please give me your entire attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• all
• undivided
• whole
• exclusive
• concentrated
• focused
• total
• full
• complete
• utter
• thorough
• lump
• absolute
• intact
• perfect
• comprehensive
• integral
• unbroken
• unqualified
• unadulterated
• unalloyed
• teetotal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• divided
• scattered
• partial
• incomplete
• diffuse
• halfway
• fragmentary
• deficient
• fragmental

2

as in whole

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it

the entire team needs to be present for the photograph

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whole
• complete
• total
• full
• comprehensive
• perfect
• intact
• integral
• grand
• plenary
• extensive
• compleat
• uncut
• undiminished
• unabridged
• maximal
• exhaustive
• full-scale
• full-on
• all-out
• full-blown
• full-fledged
• full-out
• full-bore
• full-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partial
• incomplete
• imperfect
• cut
• diminished
• reduced
• abbreviated
• abridged

entire

2 of 2

adverb

as in completely

to a full extent or degree

a shocking revelation that would destroy entire the false little world that she had carefully constructed for herself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• all
• completely
• perfectly
• fully
• quite
• totally
• utterly
• wholly
• thoroughly
• wide
• fast
• even
• entirely
• well
• out
• exactly
• absolutely
• in whole
• full
• enough
• for fair
• all the way
• at length
• flat
• dead
• down to the ground
• altogether
• to pieces
• clean
• basically
• all over
• to bits
• through and through
• heartily
• down the line
• soundly
• all of
• to the hilt
• to the max
• substantially
• overall
• cold
• plain
• mostly
• plumb
• largely
• downright
• greatly
• predominantly
• generally
• mainly
• by and large
• primarily
• categorically
• principally
• more or less
• unqualifiedly
• predominately
• hands down
• chiefly
• generously
• copiously
• abundantly
• stone
• stone-cold

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• half
• partially
• halfway
• partly
• just
• part
• slightly
• barely
• scarcely
• incompletely
• hardly
• minimally
• approximately
• marginally
• somewhat
• superficially
• roughly
• kind of

Synonym Chooser

How is the word entire distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of entire are all, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

How is all related to other words for entire?

All may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When could total be used to replace entire?

The synonyms total and entire are sometimes interchangeable, but total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to entire?

The meanings of whole and entire largely overlap; however, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entire

Adjective

Sorel’s Joan of Arctic boots feature a lace-up front with a soft faux-fur top, and the entire shoe is waterproof to protect feet from rain, snow, and slush. —Melony Forcier, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026

Being the first airport terminal in the world named for an LGBTQ+ leader only enhances the significance of this recognition, and my thanks go out to the entire project team for this milestone achievement. —Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

But with more offensive line dedication toward Faulk in 2025, Auburn had two of the most productive linebackers in the entire country with free tackle and pass rush lanes. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026

This marks the first time the family monolith has ever installed a CMO across the entire operation. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026