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whole
adjective(whole)
not injured or harmed
Synonyms: unharmed, unhurt, unscathed,
whole
noun(whole)
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
Synonyms: unit,
Examples:
How big is that part compared to the whole?.
whole
adjective(whole)
acting together as a single undiversified whole
Synonyms: solid, unanimous,
whole
adjective(whole)
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
Synonyms: hale,
Examples:
Whole in mind and body.
A whole person again.
whole
adverb(whole)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
Examples:
A whole new idea.
whole
noun(whole)
all of something including all its component elements or parts
Examples:
Europe considered as a whole.
The whole of American literature.
whole
adjective(whole)
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
Antonyms: fractional,
Examples:
Gave 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.
whole
(whole)
(of siblings) having the same parents
Antonyms: half,
Examples:
Whole brothers and sisters.

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