entirely

[en-tahyuhr-lee]

adverb

1. wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly.

   I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.

   Synonyms: thoroughly, totally

2. solely or exclusively.

entirely

/ ɪnˈtaɪəlɪ /

adverb

1. without reservation or exception; wholly; completely

2. solely or exclusively; only

Word History and Origins

Origin of entirely¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; entire, -ly

Example Sentences

For the moment, though, any bills tied to Karen’s care will come entirely from our savings.

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“It’s entirely possible that premiums will continue to increase without additional efforts to slow the growth in Part B spending,” she said.

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"This new discovery of fractional electron distribution establishes an entirely new scientific foundation for understanding catalysts that we believe will drive new energy technologies over the next several decades."

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But experts argue that traders shouldn’t abandon the AI trade entirely.

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The arrival of commercially viable songs made almost entirely with AI marks an inflection point for the music industry, and it has set off heated debates.

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