whole

[hoʊl]

whole Definition

• 1. all of something; entire
• 2. not divided or broken; in one piece
• 3. healthy and well

Using whole: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whole" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I ate the whole pizza by myself.

• Example

  The whole town was affected by the storm.

• Example

  He fell down the stairs but luckily he's still whole.

• Example

  She's been feeling whole again since she started exercising regularly.

whole Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whole

• complete
• total
• entire
• intact
• undivided

Antonyms for whole

• partial
• incomplete
• broken

Phrases with whole

• as a whole

  considered in its entirety

  Example

  As a whole, the company is doing well.

• on the whole

  generally speaking; all things considered

  Example

  On the whole, I think the project was a success.

• whole hog

  to do something completely or thoroughly

  Example

  If we're going to remodel the kitchen, let's go whole hog and get new appliances too.

Origins of whole

from Old English 'hal', meaning 'entire, unhurt, healthy'

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Summary: whole in Brief

The term 'whole' [hoʊl] refers to something complete, entire, or undivided. It can describe objects, groups, or people, as in 'The whole town was affected by the storm.' 'Whole' can also denote physical health, as in 'He fell down the stairs but luckily he's still whole.' Phrases like 'as a whole' and 'on the whole' indicate considering something in its entirety, while 'whole hog' means doing something completely or thoroughly.