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total vs whole

whole vs total

total and whole both are nouns.

total and whole both are adjectives.

total is a verb but whole is not a verb.

total is not an adverb while whole is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
total Yes Yes Yes No
whole Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, whole is a hypernym of total; that is, whole is a word with a broader meaning than total:
  • total: the whole amount
  • whole: an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
Other hypernyms of total include unit.
total (noun) whole (noun)
the whole amount an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers all of something including all its component elements or parts
total (adjective) whole (adjective)
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
complete in extent or degree and in every particular (of siblings) having the same parents
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
acting together as a single undiversified whole
not injured or harmed
total (verb) whole (verb)
damage beyond the point of repair
determine the sum of
add up in number or quantity
total (adverb) whole (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
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