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living thing vs whole

whole vs living thing

living thing and whole both are nouns.

living thing is not an adjective while whole is an adjective.

living thing is not an adverb while whole is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
living thing Yes No No No
whole Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, whole is a hypernym of living thing; that is, whole is a word with a broader meaning than living thing:
  • living thing: a living (or once living) entity
  • whole: an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
Other hypernyms of living thing include unit.
living thing (noun) whole (noun)
a living (or once living) entity an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
all of something including all its component elements or parts
living thing (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
living thing (adverb) whole (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Difference between living thing and whole

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