whole

/hˈə‍ʊl/

/ˈhoʊɫ/

[adjective] [noun] [adverb]

whole

[ADJECTIVE]

complete or including every part

antonyms : fractional

(of siblings) having the same parents

antonyms : half

to an insufferable degree

synonyms : insufferably

unsufferably

exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

synonyms : hale

acting together as a single undiversified whole

synonyms : solid

unanimous

not injured or harmed

synonyms : unharmed

unhurt

unscathed

Whole

[NOUN]

all of something including all its component elements or parts

an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

synonyms : unit

whole

[ADVERB]

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

synonyms : all

antonyms : partially

Examples

1. The whole is sometime less than the sum of its parts.

2. The Siemens display goes the whole hog.

3. The whole class celebrated the teacher's birthday.

4. The center will serve the whole community.

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