GrammarJLPT N1
entirely
Adverb

Definitions

  1. 1. entirely
This adverb means "completely," "utterly," or "not at all" (when used in a negative sentence). It is a more emphatic and colloquial version of similar words meaning "entirely," and it is used in casual speech to stress that something is absolutely the case or completely absent.

Grammar

Grammar lesson content not found for this point.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"This report is entirely inadequate," said the supervisor.

Sentence 2

You can't read such a simple kanji at all?

Sentence 3

The new boss is a completely different type from the last one.

Sentence 4

That rumor has absolutely no basis, don't you think?

Sentence 5

I took cold medicine and my fever hasn't come down one bit!