entire

Definition

Used to emphasize that you mean all of something, with nothing left out; the whole thing or group.

Usage & Nuances

'Entire' is more formal than 'whole', but both often work in similar contexts ('the entire class' or 'the whole class'). Common collocations: 'the entire time', 'the entire world'. Do not confuse with 'every' (which is used for each individual part, not as a single whole).

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