Definition

Complete or entire; not missing any parts or elements.

Example

She ate the whole pizza by herself.

Conversation

Did you see the whole movie last night?

Yeah, I watched it from start to finish!

What did you think about the whole storyline?

I loved it; it kept me engaged the entire time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Completely or entirely; in every part or aspect.

Example

She was whole-heartedly committed to the project.

Conversation

Did you see that new café that opened downtown?

Yeah, I went there yesterday, and I loved it!

I heard their coffee is wholely amazing.

Definition

A complete item or entity that is not missing any parts; it refers to something that is entire or whole without any divisions or omissions.

Example

The whole cake was eaten at the party.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how a team is more than just individual players?

Absolutely! The whole team needs to work together to succeed.

Right? It's interesting how each player's strengths contribute to the whole performance.

Root Explanation

Whole → It originates from Old English 'hal', meaning entire or uninjured. The word 'whole' refers to something that is complete or undivided.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hal' meaning entire or uninjured — this helps you remember that 'whole' means something that is complete.

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