Definitions and Examples of whole, total
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Complete or entire; not divided or shared with others.
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself and didn't share it with anyone.
Complete or absolute; not partial or shared with others.
Example
The total cost of the project was much higher than expected.
Key Differences: whole vs total
- 1Whole refers to something that is complete or entire, whereas share implies dividing something among multiple people.
- 2Total refers to something that is complete or absolute, whereas share implies dividing something among multiple people.
Effective Usage of whole, total
- 1Mathematics: Use whole and total to describe complete numbers or quantities.
- 2Ownership: Use whole and total to describe something that is not divided or shared with others.
- 3Business: Use whole and total to describe complete or absolute figures, such as total revenue or whole profits.
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Remember this!
The antonyms whole and total convey a sense of completeness or entirety, implying that something is not divided or shared. Use these words to describe complete numbers or quantities, ownership, or complete or absolute figures in business.
