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only vs entirely

entirely vs only

only is an adjective but entirely is not an adjective.

only and entirely both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
only No Yes No Yes
entirely No No No Yes
As adverbs, only and entirely are synonyms defined as:
  • only and entirely: without any others being included or involved
Other synonyms of only include alone, exclusively, solely.
only (adjective) entirely (adjective)
exclusive of anyone or anything else
being the only one; single and isolated from others
only (adverb) entirely (adverb)
with nevertheless the final result to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
without any others being included or involved without any others being included or involved
and nothing more
never except when
in the final outcome
as recently as
except that
Difference between only and entirely

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