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Entirely vs Strictly - What's the difference?

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Entirely is a related term of strictly.


As adverbs the difference between entirely and strictly

is that entirely is to the full or entire extent while strictly is in a strict manner.

entirely

English

Alternative forms

* entierly (chiefly archaic) * intirely (archaic or nonstandard)

Adverb

(-)
  • To the full or entire extent.
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  • To the exclusion of others.
  • Synonyms

    * (to the full extent) completely * (to the exclusion of others)

    strictly

    English

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • In a strict manner.
  • He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.
  • In a limited manner; only
  • *
  • This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.
  • In a narrow or limited sense.
  • That term refers strictly to smaller birds.