Another Word for Entire: 7 Synonyms with Examples
“Entire” means whole or complete, with nothing left out. It is slightly more emphatic than “whole”.
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- whole
- The everyday equivalent.
- complete
- Stresses that no parts are missing.
- total
- Common with amounts and numbers.
- full
- Means at maximum extent: a full refund.
- comprehensive
- Covering everything thoroughly, often of reports or insurance.
Example sentences
- whole: We spent the whole afternoon in the garden.
- complete: The complete works of Dickens fill a shelf.
- total: The total audience reached two million.
- full: You will receive a full refund.
- comprehensive: The guide gives a comprehensive list of walks.
Opposite of entire
- partial
- incomplete
- limited
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “entire”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: integral, intact
noun: stallion
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “entire”?
The most useful alternatives are “whole”, “complete”, “total”, “full”, “all of”. For the main sense (with no part left out), “whole” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “whole” and “complete”?
whole: The everyday equivalent. complete: Stresses that no parts are missing.
What is the opposite of “entire”?
Common antonyms are “partial”, “incomplete”, “limited”.