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entire vs whole

whole vs entire

entire and whole both are nouns.

entire and whole both are adjectives.

entire is not an adverb while whole is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
entire Yes Yes No No
whole Yes Yes No Yes
entire (noun) whole (noun)
uncastrated adult male horse an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
all of something including all its component elements or parts
entire (adjective) whole (adjective)
(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
(used of domestic animals) sexually competent (of siblings) having the same parents
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged acting together as a single undiversified whole
not injured or harmed
entire (adverb) whole (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Difference between entire and whole

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