ENTIRE Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'entire' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of entire are all , total , and whole . While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added. // the entire population was wiped out

Q: How is 'all' related to other words for 'entire'?

All may equal whole , entire , or total . // all proceeds go to charity

Q: When could 'total' be used to replace 'entire'?

The synonyms total and entire are sometimes interchangeable, but total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered. // the total number of people present

Q: Where would 'whole' be a reasonable alternative to 'entire'?

The meanings of whole and entire largely overlap; however, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away. // read the whole book

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Definition of entire

as in all

not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern this matter is important, so please give me your entire attention

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as in whole

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it the entire team needs to be present for the photograph

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adverb

as in completely

to a full extent or degree a shocking revelation that would destroy entire the false little world that she had carefully constructed for herself

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How is the word entire distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of entire are all, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

How is all related to other words for entire?

All may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When could total be used to replace entire?

The synonyms total and entire are sometimes interchangeable, but total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to entire?

The meanings of whole and entire largely overlap; however, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

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The side effect of this entire pattern has been a warmer Delta breeze carrying with it just a bit more humidity in the evening for Sacramento. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 That's because opening the comment section while watching Instagram Reels on the smaller cover screen causes the UI to hijack the entire display, completely hiding the video. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 That deadline is set to expire in mid-August, but the resumption of the war on July 7 has brought the entire agreement into question. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 July 2026 What was then an insight is now the operating condition of entire sectors. — François Candelon, Fortune, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entire

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The Ocean Club is a smaller all-suite resort next to a private beach in Sosua, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The Australian all-female punk band Body Type is a product of the continent’s thriving, incredibly independent DIY movement, which is, sonically, one of the most distinct subcultures in the world.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 July 2026

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But the one person who really set the whole endeavour in motion was Lenain’s beloved uncle Farid, a gay and HIV-positive man who passed away in 2013.

— Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Meanwhile, Nathan is overwhelmed by the effort to reconcile his responsibilities as a father with his duties as a bosun and the expectations almost certainly put on him by the whole reality TV part of his life.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of whole

Adverb

Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
While home-theater purists will likely still opt for external AV receivers and soundbars, the PX4 Pro is tailored to operate smoothly as a completely standalone cinema center.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

And that, the imperfections of both these teams, and the sense that absolutely anything could happen in Atlanta, is another reason to think that England versus Argentina — at 3pm ET (8pm BST) on Wednesday — should get your undivided attention.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of undivided

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Tom’s evolution from a young advisor to a cornerstone of our firm perfectly illustrates why mentorship is the lifeblood of any thriving organization.

— Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
All perfectly comfortable, well-designed, if a little innocuous across the board.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adjective

Which is more valuable might depend on where AI is as a technology, according to Joe Tigay, portfolio manager for the Rational Equity Armor Fund, a fund that prioritizes total return on investment.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of total

Adverb

Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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