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sum vs whole

whole vs sum

sum and whole both are nouns.

sum is not an adjective while whole is an adjective.

sum is a verb but whole is not a verb.

sum is not an adverb while whole is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sum Yes No Yes No
whole Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, whole is a hypernym of sum; that is, whole is a word with a broader meaning than sum:
  • sum: the whole amount
  • whole: an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
Other hypernyms of sum include unit.
sum (noun) whole (noun)
the whole amount an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience all of something including all its component elements or parts
a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
the final aggregate
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
a quantity of money
sum (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
sum (verb) whole (verb)
determine the sum of
be a summary of
sum (adverb) whole (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Difference between sum and whole

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