B2adjective 2K

Entire

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈtaɪər/"]/

Meaning of Entire

including everything, everyone or every part

In simple words: Whole or complete.

Entire in a sentence

• He ate the entire pizza by himself.
• The entire team was present at the meeting.
• She spent the entire afternoon reading on the couch.
• The entire project was completed ahead of schedule.
• He has lived in that city his entire life.

How to use Entire

Use 'entire' when referring to something completely or fully. It's suitable for most contexts, except very casual conversations where 'whole' might be more common.

Grammar pattern

entire + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'entire' as 'in tire' - imagine a tire completely covering a wheel.

Related words

Collocations with Entire

• entire country
• entire book
• entire team
• entire life
• entire scope

Synonyms for Entire

• whole

Opposites of Entire

• partial
• incomplete
• broken

Common mistakes with Entire

• Confusing 'entire' with 'whole' in informal situations.
• Incorrectly using 'entire' with uncountable nouns.
• Using 'entirely' when 'entire' is needed.

Frequently asked questions about Entire

What does Entire mean?

Whole or complete.

What is the definition of Entire?

including everything, everyone or every part

How do you use Entire in a sentence?

He ate the entire pizza by himself.

Can you give another example of Entire?

The entire team was present at the meeting.

What are synonyms for Entire?

Common alternatives include whole.

What is the opposite of Entire?

Opposite meanings include partial, incomplete, broken.

What words go with Entire?

It commonly pairs with entire country, entire book, entire team, entire life, entire scope.

What are common mistakes when using Entire?

Confusing 'entire' with 'whole' in informal situations. Incorrectly using 'entire' with uncountable nouns. Using 'entirely' when 'entire' is needed.

How do you pronounce Entire?

US: /["/ɪnˈtaɪər/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Entire?

Use 'entire' when referring to something completely or fully. It's suitable for most contexts, except very casual conversations where 'whole' might be more common.

What CEFR level is Entire?

"Entire" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.