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whole vs entire

entire vs whole

whole and entire both are nouns.

whole and entire both are adjectives.

whole is an adverb but entire is not an adverb.

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

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