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 entirely entirely /ɪnˈtaɪɝli/

adverb

  1. () To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (whole' is often used informally for wholly')  ( whole , right , totally , all , altogether , completely , entirely , wholly )
    to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (whole' is often used informally for wholly')
     He was wholly convinced
    he was wholly convinced
     Entirely satisfied with the meal
    entirely satisfied with the meal
     It was completely different from what we expected
    it was completely different from what we expected
     Was completely at fault
    was completely at fault
     A totally new situation
    a totally new situation
     The directions were all wrong
    the directions were all wrong
     It was not altogether her fault
    it was not altogether her fault
     An altogether new approach
    an altogether new approach
     A whole new idea
    a whole new idea
     She felt right at home
    she felt right at home
     He fell right into the trap
    he fell right into the trap
  2. () Without any others being included or involved  ( entirely , exclusively , solely , alone , only )
    without any others being included or involved
     Was entirely to blame
    was entirely to blame
     A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
    a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
     He works for Mr. Smith exclusively
    he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
     Did it solely for money
    did it solely for money
     The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
    the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
     A privilege granted only to him
    a privilege granted only to him