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whole

The correct spelling is whole.

How to pronounce whole

/həʊl/
noun

IPA: /həʊl/

Say it like: Wol-e

The correct spelling is whole. Something complete, without any parts missing. For example: "This variety of fascinating details didn't fall together into an enjoyable, coherent whole."

Usage Examples

This variety of fascinating details didn't fall together into an enjoyable, coherent whole.

I ate a whole fish.

He is of whole mind, but the same cannot be said about his physical state.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something complete, without any parts missing.
  2. 2.An entirety.

adjective

  1. 1.Entire, undivided.
  2. 2.Sound, uninjured, healthy.
  3. 3.(of food) From which none of its constituents has been removed.
  4. 4.As yet unworked.

adverb

  1. 1.In entirety; entirely; wholly.

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