B1adjectivelanguage
US/ɪnˈtaɪr/
UK/ɪnˈtaɪə/
whole or complete, with nothing left out
In context
I spent the entire weekend studying for the exam.
Thanks to the extra lessons, the entire class passed the test.
The fire destroyed the entire building in less than an hour.
Words that go with entire
adjective + noun
- entire lifeShe has lived in Hue her entire life.
- entire familyThe entire family came to the wedding.
- entire dayIt rained the entire day.
- entire worldThe song became famous across the entire world.
- entire countryThe news shocked the entire country.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Entire people in my village know him.Correct: Everyone in my village knows him.