entirely

[ en-tahyuhr-lee ]
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adverb
  1. wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly: I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.

  2. solely or exclusively.

Origin of entirely

1
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at entire, -ly

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entirely

/ (ɪnˈtaɪəlɪ) /


adverb
  1. without reservation or exception; wholly; completely

  2. solely or exclusively; only

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