English dictionary
whole
/h/oU/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
ExamplesGave his whole attention.
A whole wardrobe for the tropics.
The whole hog.
A whole week.
The baby cried the whole trip home.
A whole loaf of bread.
Antonyms fractionalSource: WordNet 3.0
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(of siblings) having the same parents
ExamplesWhole brothers and sisters.
Antonyms halfSource: WordNet 3.0
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Containing the total amount, number, etc.; comprising all the parts; free from deficiency; all; total; entire; as, the <i>whole</i> earth; the <i>whole</i> solar system; the <i>whole</i> army; the <i>whole</i> nation.
Source: webster1913
noun
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all of something including all its component elements or parts
ExamplesEurope considered as a whole.
The whole of American literature.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
ExamplesHow big is that part compared to the whole?
Synonyms unitSource: WordNet 3.0
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The entire thing; the entire assemblage of parts; totality; all of a thing, without defect or exception; a thing complete in itself.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
ExamplesA whole new idea.
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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not injured
Source: WordNet 3.0
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exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
ExamplesWhole in mind and body.
A whole person again.
Synonyms haleSource: WordNet 3.0
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acting together as a single undiversified whole
Source: WordNet 3.0