ENTIRE Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: How is 'all' related to other words for 'entire'?

All may equal whole , entire , or total . // all proceeds go to charity

Q: 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

Q: 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

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adjective

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Definition of entire

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

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as in whole

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it the entire team needs to be present for the photograph

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of entire

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In a barnburning sequence as Circe, the witch goddess from Aeaea, the actress all but transforms the energy of the entire, massive film. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026 Some families will never be the same, and entire communities will live for years with the memory of what happened. — Cristina Guevara, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 That choice showed how a single fabric swap can shift the entire mood of a room. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 The power of the video game, EA Sports, which has sensitized an entire generation. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entire

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The Australian all-female punk band Body Type is a product of the continent’s thriving, incredibly independent DIY movement, which is, sonically, one of the most distinct subcultures in the world.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 July 2026
Former Rome all-state quarterback Aidan McPherson won his appeal Tuesday for eligibility at Thomas County Central, giving the 2025 Class 5A champions an all-state weapon to build on its 15-0 finish from last season.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of all

Adjective

After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Startlingly, the strikes appeared to move in a geographical line from the northeast to the southwest, flattening whole neighborhoods in a way that suggested little differentiation between civilian and military structures.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of whole

Adverb

But just like all other houses in Collins First Nation, her home was completely destroyed by the fires.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Student-athletes may have to adjust to a new coach, a new culture, new expectations and sometimes a completely different philosophy.

— Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

And that, the imperfections of both these teams, and the sense that absolutely anything could happen in Atlanta, is another reason to think that England versus Argentina — at 3pm ET (8pm BST) on Wednesday — should get your undivided attention.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of undivided

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s third career complete game was the highlight of the win in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Sunday.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
The robots perform a complete workflow, including collecting materials, placing components with precision, interacting with inspection equipment and returning finished products.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of complete

Adverb

But unlike the scramble to rescue coral babies a few years back, these corals were still perfectly healthy.

— Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The Saudis can reroute that oil north through the Suez Canal, but the largest, fully laden oil tankers can’t get through that way because of depth constraints, noted Natasha Kaneva, head of global commodities strategy at JPMorgan.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

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