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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adjective

in-ˈtī(-ə)r

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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entire

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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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Recent Examples of entire

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This past month, when the entire city was in the grip of basketball mania, my eyes have felt newly refreshed by the abundance of royal blue and traffic-cone orange on the streets. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 The company may be showing some signs of financial stabilization, but sustaining a turnaround will depend on whether change takes hold throughout the entire organization. — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026 But if ventilation is blocked or poor, hot air becomes trapped beneath the roof, increasing attic temperatures and forcing the air conditioner to work harder to keep the entire home comfortable. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entire

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Completing the all-French top three is Celine, where Michael Rider showed his first dedicated menswear runway collection for the house.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Paramount Skydance came over the top with a hostile all-cash offer, raised it to $31 a share with a personal financing guarantee from Larry Ellison, and won the contest in February at roughly $110 billion.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of all

Adjective

Chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite make-ahead meals for the whole family.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
Some artists leave a stark contrast between matte and glossy designs, while others go in with one final, shiny top coat over the whole nail.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of whole

Adverb

Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
The office didn’t completely save records with state archives as required by law.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.

— Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

Definition of undivided

Adjective

Roupp fought to stay in the game and record the first complete game of his career, but at 104 pitches, Vitello went to his bullpen to seal the blowout win instead of pushing his starter.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
These days, a complete Wirkkala set can fetch upwards of $3,600.

— Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of complete

Adverb

All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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