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entirely Synonyms
Another word for entirely
Choosing another word for entirely depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Completely and in every possible way; to the full or absolute extent.
Usage Example
"The success of the community garden depends completely on the dedication of local volunteers."
Strongest
completely
wholly
totally
fully
altogether
Strong
utterly
thoroughly
absolutely
• adverb (Context 2)
Solely or exclusively; to the exclusion of everything else.
Usage Example
"The historic cabin was constructed solely of reclaimed timber and local stone."
Strongest
solely
exclusively
purely
Strong
only
Opposites of entirely
The opposite of entirely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
partially
partly
incompletely
slightly
somewhat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Entirely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/entirely