A2adjective 2K

Whole

🇬🇧 UK /["/həʊl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/həʊl/"]/

Meaning of Whole

full; complete

In simple words: All of something; complete.

Whole in a sentence

• She ate the whole pizza by herself.
• The whole class went on a field trip today.
• He considers the whole experience to be valuable.
• The whole cake was a big hit at the party.
• I read the whole book in one weekend.

How to use Whole

Use 'whole' when referring to something in its entirety. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, but may sound less formal in academic writing. Avoid using it with specific countable nouns; instead, use with uncountable or collective nouns.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'whole' as 'a whole pizza'—nothing is missing!

Related words

Collocations with Whole

• the whole thing
• the whole part
• whole heart
• whole number
• whole community

Synonyms for Whole

• (all) in one piece

Opposites of Whole

• partial
• incomplete

Common mistakes with Whole

• Using 'whole' with plural nouns (e.g., 'whole apples' instead of 'whole apple')
• Confusing 'whole' with 'hole'
• Misplacing 'whole' in a sentence (e.g., 'the whole of them' instead of 'all of them')

Frequently asked questions about Whole

What does Whole mean?

All of something; complete.

What is the definition of Whole?

full; complete

How do you use Whole in a sentence?

She ate the whole pizza by herself.

Can you give another example of Whole?

The whole class went on a field trip today.

What are synonyms for Whole?

Common alternatives include (all) in one piece.

What is the opposite of Whole?

Opposite meanings include partial, incomplete.

What words go with Whole?

It commonly pairs with the whole thing, the whole part, whole heart, whole number, whole community.

What are common mistakes when using Whole?

Using 'whole' with plural nouns (e.g., 'whole apples' instead of 'whole apple') Confusing 'whole' with 'hole' Misplacing 'whole' in a sentence (e.g., 'the whole of them' instead of 'all of them')

How do you pronounce Whole?

US: /["/həʊl/"]/, UK: /["/həʊl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Whole?

Use 'whole' when referring to something in its entirety. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, but may sound less formal in academic writing. Avoid using it with specific countable nouns; instead, use with uncountable or collective nouns.

What CEFR level is Whole?

"Whole" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.