Definitions
- Referring to something that is finished or has all the necessary parts. - Describing a task or project that has been fully accomplished or fulfilled. - Talking about a person who is skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area.
- Referring to something that is complete and not missing any parts. - Describing a person who is emotionally stable and well-rounded. - Talking about a food that is unprocessed or unrefined.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is complete or lacking nothing.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's qualities or characteristics.
- 3Both can be used to describe a finished task or project.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Complete is more commonly used to describe tasks, projects, or skills, while whole is more commonly used to describe physical objects or people.
- 2Meaning: Complete emphasizes the idea of having all necessary parts or being fully accomplished, while whole emphasizes the idea of being undivided or unbroken.
- 3Connotation: Complete can have a neutral or positive connotation, while whole often has a positive connotation.
- 4Usage in idioms: Whole is used in idiomatic expressions such as 'the whole nine yards' or 'the whole shebang', while complete is not commonly used in idioms.
Remember this!
Complete and whole are synonyms that both refer to something that is lacking nothing or fully accomplished. However, complete is more commonly used to describe tasks, projects, or skills, while whole is more commonly used to describe physical objects or people. Additionally, complete emphasizes the idea of having all necessary parts or being fully accomplished, while whole emphasizes the idea of being undivided or unbroken.
