entire

[ɪnˈtaɪər]

entire Definition

whole; complete; not divided into parts.

Using entire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I spent the entire day at the beach.

• Example

  The entire building was destroyed in the fire.

• Example

  She read the entire book in one sitting.

• Example

  He devoted his entire life to helping others.

entire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entire

• whole
• complete
• total
• full
• integral

Antonyms for entire

• partial
• incomplete
• fractional

Phrases with entire

• the entire time

  during the whole period of time

  Example

  I was nervous the entire time I was taking the test.

• the entire world

  all the people and places in the world

  Example

  The entire world was watching the Olympic Games.

• the entire family

  all the members of a family

  Example

  The entire family went on vacation together.

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Summary: entire in Brief

The word 'entire' [ɪnˈtaɪər] means whole, complete, or not divided into parts. It is often used to describe time periods, buildings, books, or lives, as in 'She read the entire book in one sitting.' 'Entire' can also be used in phrases like 'the entire time,' meaning during the whole period of time, or 'the entire family,' referring to all the members of a family.