entire
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Morally whole; pure.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnˈtaɪɚ
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Definition
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adjective
sometimes postpositive
Whole; complete.
sometimes postpositive
Morally whole; pure; sheer.
of a male animal
Not gelded.
Internal; interior.
noun
Uncastrated adult male horse
An uncastrated horse; a stallion.
Porter or stout as delivered from the brewery.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly').
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A leaf having a smooth margin without notches or indentations.
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