The Opposite(Antonym) of “chapter”
The antonyms of chapter are whole and entirety. The antonyms whole and entirety convey the idea of completeness or entirety, while chapter refers to a part of a book or a story.
Explore all Antonyms of “chapter”
- whole
- entirety
Definitions and Examples of whole, entirety
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Complete; not divided or broken; entire.
Example
She ate the whole pizza by herself.
entirety
The state of being complete or whole; the entire amount or extent.
Example
He read the book in its entirety and loved every chapter.
Key Differences: whole vs entirety
- 1Whole refers to something that is complete and not divided into parts.
- 2Entirety refers to the state of being complete or whole, or the entire amount or extent of something.
Effective Usage of whole, entirety
- 1Writing: Use chapter when referring to a specific part of a book or story, and whole or entirety when referring to the complete work.
- 2Reading: Use whole or entirety when referring to the complete work, and chapter when discussing a specific part.
- 3Conversation: Use these antonyms to express the completeness or incompleteness of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms whole and entirety convey the idea of completeness or entirety, while chapter refers to a part of a book or a story. Use chapter when referring to a specific part, and whole or entirety when referring to the complete work. These antonyms can be used in writing, reading, and conversation to express completeness or incompleteness.