Definition

Complete and whole, without any parts missing or excluded.

Example

She ate the entire pizza by herself.

Conversation

Did you finish reading that book I lent you?

Yeah, I read the entire thing in just two days!

Wow, that's impressive! What did you think of the entire story?

I loved it; it had so many twists and kept me hooked the whole time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The whole or complete amount of something; everything without any part missing.

Example

The entire team worked hard to finish the project on time.

Conversation

Did you know that an entire can be quite valuable in horse racing?

Really? I didn’t realize they had so much worth.

Yeah, especially if they're well-bred and trained.

Root Explanation

Entire → It is formed from 'integer' (from Latin 'integer', meaning untouched or whole) and the suffix '-e' (used in forming adjectives). The word 'entire' means whole or complete, without any part missing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'integer' meaning whole or untouched — this helps you remember that 'entire' means something is whole or complete.

Visually Confused Words