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entirely

[ en-tahyuhr-lee ]

adverb

  1. wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly:

    I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. solely or exclusively.


entirely

/ ɪˈٲɪəɪ /

adverb

  1. without reservation or exception; wholly; completely
  2. solely or exclusively; only
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of entirely1

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; entire, -ly
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“Yeah, it’s so entirely uncharacteristic of him in the workplace,” Wellman said of McCarthy’s sudden lighter tone.

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I don’t entirely agree with the premise that these are the good times compared to what is going to happen next.

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By the third week, feelings of hunger give way almost entirely to pain, which has coiled itself around the whole body and melts into their perception of time, place and themselves.

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It soon becomes clear, though, that Sammy’s intentions aren’t entirely virtuous, as Burt shares he has money from an inheritance stashed away.

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Raised as a true believer in the American way, the gruesome fighting in an entirely foreign land transformed the way he viewed his government and, eventually, the war itself.

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