entire — complete; with no part missing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complete; with no part missing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtaɪər/
Example Sentences
- He spent his entire weekend binge-watching cat videos.
- The entire class fell asleep during the boring lecture.
- She read the entire book in one sitting.
entire
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtaɪər/]
complete; with no part missing
The family watched the entire movie without taking a break.
The entire forest was covered in snow. (ENTIRE = ALL PARTS TOGETHER → complete and not missing any part)
The entire performance amazed the audience, who admired it and felt inspired.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'entier', derived from Latin 'integer' meaning 'whole' or 'untouched', which comes from 'in-' (not) + 'tangere' (to touch).
Breakdown
en- (in) + -tire (from Latin tangere, to touch) = entire (not touched, complete, whole)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He spent his entire weekend binge-watching cat videos.”
“The entire class fell asleep during the boring lecture.”
“She read the entire book in one sitting.”
“The entire project needs to be completed by Friday.”
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