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[ adverb ] to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
Synonyms Examples "he was wholly convinced" "entirely satisfied with the meal" "was completely at fault" "a totally new situation" "the directions were all wrong" "It was not altogether her fault" Used in print (John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)To the manufacturer of the more convenient type product - the purchase of which can be switched , delayed , or put_off entirely - the implications are important . (Sports Age, 24:9...)And millions of rounds of entirely new and modern small-arms ammunition , designed for today 's hunting and target shooting . (Orlin J. Scoville, Part-Time Farming...)These tractors are not entirely satisfactory for plowing , particularly on heavier soils , so you may still want to hire someone to do the plowing . (The Rev. John A. O'Brien, "Let's Take Birth Control...)The latter plays a prominent role in Roman_Catholic theology and is considered decisive , entirely apart from Scripture , in determining the ethical character of birth-prevention methods . (Helen Hooven Santmyer, "There Were Fences"...)We were not , however , entirely unacquainted_with the varying aspects of the street . |
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[ adverb ] without any others being included or involved
Synonyms Examples "was entirely to blame" "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively" "did it solely for money" "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone" "a privilege granted only to him" Used in print (U.S. Reports. Volume 364. Cases Adjudged in the...)In the light of these circumstances , as_well as the fact that the issue at trial in this respect centered entirely on the Department 's recommendation , which petitioner repudiated but which both the appeal board and the courts below found supported by the record , we find no relevancy in the hearing_officer 's report and notes . The recommendation of the Department - as_well as the decision of the appeal board - was based entirely on the local board file , not on an FBI report . |
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