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entirely

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɪnˈtaɪɝɫi// UK //ɛntˈaɪəli// en·tire·ly General-service

adv. completely or 100%. You use this when you want to say that something is finished or true in every way.

adv. completely, solely, or to the full extent. Often used to modify adjectives or verbs to indicate a total lack of exceptions.


SIMPLE

The two situations are entirely different.

CONTEXTUAL

I agree with your proposal entirely and think we should start the project immediately.

COMPLEX

The success of the restoration project depends entirely on the availability of historical materials that match the original structure's unique composition.

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Origin

From Middle English entyerly, entierly, enterely, entyreliche, equivalent to entire + -ly.

Usage

Degree adverb — typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb it qualifies.

Pitfall

I entirely am sureI am entirely sureWhen modifying an adjective with a linking verb, the adverb should follow the verb 'to be' rather than precede it.

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