whole (Meaning)

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whole (n)

all of something including all its component elements or parts

an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

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whole (a)

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

(of siblings) having the same parents

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whole (s)

not injured or harmed

exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

acting together as a single undiversified whole

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whole (r)

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

Webster

whole (a.)

Containing the total amount, number, etc.; comprising all the parts; free from deficiency; all; total; entire; as, the whole earth; the whole solar system; the whole army; the whole nation.

Complete; entire; not defective or imperfect; not broken or fractured; unimpaired; uninjured; integral; as, a whole orange; the egg is whole; the vessel is whole.

Possessing, or being in a state of, heath and soundness; healthy; sound; well.

Webster

whole (n.)

The entire thing; the entire assemblage of parts; totality; all of a thing, without defect or exception; a thing complete in itself.

A regular combination of parts; a system.

whole Sentence Examples

  1. The whole world watched in awe as the astronauts walked on the moon.
  2. She consumed the whole pizza by herself, leaving not a single slice behind.
  3. The whole town came together to celebrate the local festival with music, dance, and food.
  4. The whole point of the meeting was to resolve the conflict peacefully.
  5. I bought the whole store out of its supply of limited-edition collectibles.
  6. The whole sky was ablaze with color at sunset.
  7. The whole family gathered around the table for a heartwarming Thanksgiving dinner.
  8. The whole project was a resounding success, thanks to the tireless efforts of the team.
  9. The whole reason for our being here is to make a positive impact on the world.
  10. The whole truth about the matter will eventually come to light.

FAQs About the word whole

all of something including all its component elements or parts, an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity, including all components without exc

entire, undivided,all,exclusive, focused, concentrated, full, lump, comprehensive, unqualified

scattered,divided, scattered, divided, diffuse, deficient, diffuse,partial, partial, halfway

The whole world watched in awe as the astronauts walked on the moon.

She consumed the whole pizza by herself, leaving not a single slice behind.

The whole town came together to celebrate the local festival with music, dance, and food.

The whole point of the meeting was to resolve the conflict peacefully.