Cool MateMeaning of The whole thing
All parts or aspects of a situation or event considered together.
In simple words: Everything or all parts of something.
The whole thing in a sentence
- I didn't understand the whole thing until the end.
- She explained the whole thing clearly during the meeting.
- I bought the whole thing for just twenty dollars.
- He was responsible for the whole thing falling apart.
- Did you see the whole thing or just part of it?
How to use The whole thing
Use 'the whole thing' in informal discussions to emphasize totality. It may not be suitable for formal writing.
Grammar pattern
the whole thing + verb phrase
Memory hint
Think of a puzzle where all pieces make 'the whole thing' fit together.
Related words
Collocations with The whole thing
- know the whole thing
- understand the whole thing
- see the whole thing
- explain the whole thing
- believe the whole thing
Synonyms for The whole thing
- everything
- entirety
- complete set
- full picture
- totality
Common mistakes with The whole thing
- Using 'the whole thing' in overly formal contexts.
- Confusing it with 'everything' - 'the whole thing' is more specific.
- Using plural verbs with 'the whole thing' instead of singular.
The whole thing appears in
The whole thing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كل شيء
كل شيء أو كل أجزاء شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুরো ব্যাপারটা
সবকিছু বা কোনো কিছুর সমস্ত অংশ।
- GermanDeutsch
Die ganze Sache
Alles oder alle Teile von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Todo el asunto
Todo o todas las partes de algo.
- Persianفارسی
کل ماجرا
همهچیز یا همهی بخشهای یک چیز.
- FrenchFrançais
Tout
Tout ou toutes les parties de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूरा मामला
सब कुछ या किसी चीज़ के सभी हिस्से।
- ItalianItaliano
Tutta la faccenda
Tutto o tutte le parti di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
A coisa toda
Tudo ou todas as partes de algo.
- RussianРусский
всё это, вся эта история, всё целиком
Просто-напросто всё, целиком и полностью.
- Urduاردو
ساری چیز
سب کچھ یا کسی چیز کے تمام حصے
- Chinese中文
整件事
所有东西或某事的所有部分。
More phrases like The whole thing
- EverythingA1
all things
- Let's break it down
An invitation to analyze or simplify something complex.
- What does that give us
A question asking about the implications or effects of a certain action or information.
- By mole
A mole is a unit in chemistry that represents 6.022 x 10^23 particles.
- WowA2
used to show that you are very surprised or impressed by somebody/something
- That is a big bite
A large portion of food consumed at once.
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Frequently asked questions about The whole thing
What does The whole thing mean?
Everything or all parts of something.
What is the definition of The whole thing?
All parts or aspects of a situation or event considered together.
How do you use The whole thing in a sentence?
I didn't understand the whole thing until the end.
Can you give another example of The whole thing?
She explained the whole thing clearly during the meeting.
What are synonyms for The whole thing?
Common alternatives include everything, entirety, complete set, full picture, totality.
What words go with The whole thing?
It commonly pairs with know the whole thing, understand the whole thing, see the whole thing, explain the whole thing, believe the whole thing.
What are common mistakes when using The whole thing?
Using 'the whole thing' in overly formal contexts. Confusing it with 'everything' - 'the whole thing' is more specific. Using plural verbs with 'the whole thing' instead of singular.
How do you pronounce The whole thing?
US: //ðə hoʊl θɪŋ//, UK: //ðə həʊl θɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use The whole thing?
Use 'the whole thing' in informal discussions to emphasize totality. It may not be suitable for formal writing.