entirely
B1
adv
Freq #2642
Meanings
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1
adv
without any others being included or involved
was entirely to blame
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2
adv
To the full or entire extent.
It is entirely up to you where we go, as I’ll be happy with anywhere.
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3
adv
To the exclusion of others; solely.
I'm entirely to blame.
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4
adv
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
Etymology
From Middle English entyerly, entierly, enterely, entyreliche, equivalent to entire + -ly.
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Synonyms
2
adv
· to the full or entire extent.
completely
3
adv
· to the exclusion of others;...
solely
4
adv
· to a complete degree or to...
wholly
Word family
Related forms
entirety