whole

Definition

• n. all of something including all its component elements or parts
• n. an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
• adj. including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
• adj. (of siblings) having the same parents

Word forms

Plural

wholes

Example sentences

1. n.

   The whole of the city came together to celebrate the festival.

2. a.

   She decided to eat the whole cake by herself.