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entirely vs whole

whole vs entirely

entirely is not a noun while whole is a noun.

entirely is not an adjective while whole is an adjective.

entirely and whole both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
entirely No No No Yes
whole Yes Yes No Yes
As adverbs, entirely and whole are synonyms defined as:
  • entirely and whole: to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Other synonyms of entirely include all, altogether, completely, right, totally, wholly.
entirely (noun) whole (noun)
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
all of something including all its component elements or parts
entirely (adjective) whole (adjective)
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
(of siblings) having the same parents
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
acting together as a single undiversified whole
not injured or harmed
entirely (adverb) whole (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
without any others being included or involved
Difference between entirely and whole

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