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entire vs entirely

entirely vs entire

entire is a noun but entirely is not a noun.

entire is an adjective but entirely is not an adjective.

entire is not an adverb while entirely is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
entire Yes Yes No No
entirely No No No Yes
entire (noun) entirely (noun)
uncastrated adult male horse
entire (adjective) entirely (adjective)
(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
(used of domestic animals) sexually competent
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
entire (adverb) entirely (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
without any others being included or involved
Difference between entire and entirely

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