The Opposite(Antonym) of “patch”
The antonyms of patch are whole and entirety. The antonyms whole and entirety convey a sense of completeness or entirety, while patch implies a temporary or incomplete fix.
Explore all Antonyms of “patch”
- whole
- entirety
Definitions and Examples of whole, entirety
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Complete; not divided or broken.
Example
She ate the whole pizza by herself.
entirety
The whole or total amount of something.
Example
He spent the entirety of his savings on the car.
Key Differences: whole vs entirety
- 1Whole refers to something that is complete and not divided or broken.
- 2Entirety refers to the whole or total amount of something.
- 3Patch refers to a temporary or incomplete fix for something.
Effective Usage of whole, entirety
- 1Describing Completeness: Use whole or entirety to describe something that is complete or not divided.
- 2Highlighting Incompleteness: Use patch to describe something that is temporarily fixed or incomplete.
- 3Expressing Dissatisfaction: Use whole or entirety to express satisfaction with a complete or unbroken item.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Whole and entirety convey a sense of completeness or entirety, while patch implies a temporary or incomplete fix. Use these words to describe completeness or incompleteness, express satisfaction or dissatisfaction, and highlight the difference between a temporary or permanent fix.