entirely
Americanadverb
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wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly.
I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.
- Synonyms:
- thoroughly, totally
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solely or exclusively.
adverb
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without reservation or exception; wholly; completely
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solely or exclusively; only
Etymology
Origin of entirely
Example Sentences
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Some of those restrictions have since been lifted, but customers are still fearful that the pipeline to their relatives could soon be cut off entirely.
From Barron's
"During production, we weren't entirely sure we would be able to complete the film. At one point we wondered whether we should use AI for the backgrounds," he said.
From Barron's
"This discovery could open up entirely new ways to think about controlling blood sugar."
From Science Daily
Some teams relied entirely on human expertise, while others used scientists working with AI tools.
From Science Daily
For a generation that grew up in an entirely digital world, dependence on technology is a familiar habit that some are trying to break.
From Los Angeles Times
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