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entirely Antonyms

Opposite of entirely

Because the opposite of entirely shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Completely and in every possible way; to the full or absolute extent.

Usage Example

"The success of the community garden depends partially on the dedication of local volunteers."

Strongest
partially
partly
incompletely
Strong
slightly
somewhat

• adverb (Context 2)

Solely or exclusively; to the exclusion of everything else.

Usage Example

"The historic cabin was constructed partly of reclaimed timber and local stone."

Strongest
partly
partially

Similar words to entirely

Words similar to entirely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

completely
wholly
totally
solely
exclusively
fully
altogether
purely
See all synonyms of entirely

• Nearby Words

enticing
enticingly
entire
entirely
entirety
entitle
entitled

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Entirely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/entirely
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