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English to English adverb
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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without any others being included or involved | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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In an entire manner; wholly; completely; fully; as, the trace is entirely lost. | | source: webster1913
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