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whole vs living thing

living thing vs whole

whole and living thing both are nouns.

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

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

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

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