Synonyms of entire

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adjective

in-ˈtī(-ə)r 

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

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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

But about five minutes later, a sharp cracking sound momentarily replaced the shrill squeal of sirens, and the top half of the South Tower imploded, bringing the entire thing down. — Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

But because nobody can see them together while Taylor’s Bachelorette NDA remains in place, Ben has to stay hidden in the room for the entire trip. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

The man spent his entire life jumping things and breaking every bone in his body. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

The takeover marks a profound shift in the balance of power in Yemen, with potential consequences for the entire region. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026