adverb
entirely
Completely; in every respect.
The success of this project depends entirely on your support.
Etymology
The French adjective means whole or complete. Entirely applies that wholeness to the scope of a statement, leaving no relevant part outside it.
More examples
- I entirely agree with your assessment.
- These two recipes use entirely different ingredients.
- She isn't entirely sure which bus to take.
Forms
entire adjective — Whole, with no part left out.
Similar words
- completely
- Emphasizes total extent, often with actions or changes.
- fully
- Often emphasizes reaching the required or possible extent.