Entirely (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "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".
Examples
- The entire cost of the trip was entirely my responsibility.
- She is a musician who devotes herself entirely to the study and performance of classical music.
- The company is staffed entirely by volunteers who are passionate about the cause.
- The entire responsibility for the failure rested entirely on the shoulders of the team leader.
- The prize was awarded to him entirely without his having to share it with anyone else.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"; "she felt right at home"; "he fell right into the trap".