whole

²whole

noun

Definition of WHOLE

1

: a complete amount or sum : a number, aggregate, or totality lacking no part, member, or element

2

: something constituting a complex unity : a coherent system or organization of parts fitting or working together as one

— in whole

: to the full or entire extent : wholly —usually used in the phrase in whole or in part

— on the whole

1

: in view of all the circumstances or conditions : all things considered

2

: in general : in most instances : typically

Examples of WHOLE

1. <the landlord eventually refunded the whole of our deposit>

First Known Use of WHOLE

14th century

Related to WHOLE

Synonyms: aggregate, full, sum, summation, sum total, total, totality, grand total, the whole bit, the whole kit and caboodle, the whole nine yards, the whole shebang

Related Words: gross; completeness, comprehensiveness, cumulativeness, entirety; bulk, lion's share, mass; enchilada, schmear

Near Antonyms: net

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