What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
all
Example
I ate all the cookies in the jar. [all: determiner]
Example
All the students in the class passed the exam. [all: pronoun]
entire
Example
I read the entire book in one sitting. [entire: adjective]
Example
The entire city was affected by the power outage. [entire: determiner]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
All is more common than entire in everyday language and is used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between all and entire?
Both all and entire are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
