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Meaning of The whole of

All parts or aspects of something considered together.

In simple words: All of something; everything.

The whole of in a sentence

  • I read the whole of the book in one sitting.
  • The whole of the class participated in the discussion.
  • He enjoyed the whole of the concert, especially the finale.
  • We'll need to review the whole of the project before submission.
  • The whole of their plan depended on perfect weather conditions.

How to use The whole of

Used in both spoken and written English. It’s preferable in more formal contexts compared to informal speech.

Grammar pattern

the whole of + noun

Memory hint

Imagine a big pie - you're looking at the whole of it.

Related words

Collocations with The whole of

  • the whole of the world
  • the whole of the team
  • the whole of the story

Synonyms for The whole of

Common mistakes with The whole of

  • Using 'whole' without 'of' in some contexts.
  • Confusing with 'whole' used as an adjective without a noun.
  • Misplacing 'the' before 'whole of' in sentences.

Compare The whole of with All, Complete

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Frequently asked questions about The whole of

What does The whole of mean?

All of something; everything.

What is the definition of The whole of?

All parts or aspects of something considered together.

How do you use The whole of in a sentence?

I read the whole of the book in one sitting.

Can you give another example of The whole of?

The whole of the class participated in the discussion.

What are synonyms for The whole of?

Common alternatives include entirety, all, complete, totality, fullness.

What words go with The whole of?

It commonly pairs with the whole of the world, the whole of the team, the whole of the story.

What are common mistakes when using The whole of?

Using 'whole' without 'of' in some contexts. Confusing with 'whole' used as an adjective without a noun. Misplacing 'the' before 'whole of' in sentences.

How do you pronounce The whole of?

US: //ðə hoʊl əv//, UK: //ðə həʊl əv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The whole of?

Used in both spoken and written English. It’s preferable in more formal contexts compared to informal speech.