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entirely

adverb
in-TY-er-lee/ɪnˈtaɪɹli/UKin-TY-uh-lee/ɪnˈtaɪəli/

2 meanings of entirely

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  1. 1
    completelyadverb
    In a complete way, with nothing missing or left out.

    The room was entirely empty when we arrived.

    She agreed entirely with his plan for the trip.

    UsageNot entirely means "not quite": not entirely sure.

    Similarcompletely, totally, wholly, fully, utterly

    Oppositepartly, partially, somewhat

  2. 2
    onlyadverb
    Only, with nothing else included or involved.

    The funding came entirely from private donors.

    The choice rests entirely with you now.

    UsageOften entirely to or entirely with: due entirely to luck, rests entirely with you.

    Similarsolely, exclusively, purely, only

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Origin

From Middle English entyerly, made from "entire" plus "-ly".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts