Constituting or referring to all of something
“Members of the public demanded to see the whole report.”
In one piece
“I used to consume a whole chocolate bar back in the days when I had a sweet tooth.”
In an undamaged state
“Their faith has remained whole despite the numerous setbacks.”
Containing the maximum possible amount of that which can fit in the space available
“We still have two whole bottles of milk in the refrigerator.”
In good health
“I was really fatigued yesterday but after a good night's rest, I feel whole again.”
Not processed to remove impurities or unwanted elements
Devoted completely to one object
Free from flaws, defects or errors
Large in magnitude or number
Absolute or unmitigated
Prevalent over a whole place, community, country, or the world, especially of a disease
(of food) Recently procured or harvested
Reliable and unfailing
Restored to working order
Unable to be separated or treated separately
Having healthy and sound mental faculties
Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
The whole of something
“It may take the whole of the year to complete this project.”
A thing that is complete in itself
“The array of fascinating details would fall together into an enjoyable, coherent whole.”
A high, typically exaggerated, amount of something
A comprehensive collection or compilation, incorporating the entirety of a subject
The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
Something regarded as single and complete but which can also be part of a larger whole
A cereal grain that contains cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains
A connection or linkage between two or more things
The way in which the elements of a whole are arranged
In an undivided or unbroken piece
“I was so hungry that I ate the slice of cheesecake whole!”
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