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whole vs wholly

wholly vs whole

whole is a noun but wholly is not a noun.

whole is an adjective but wholly is not an adjective.

whole and wholly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whole Yes Yes No Yes
wholly No No No Yes
As adverbs, whole and wholly are synonyms defined as:
  • whole and wholly: to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Other synonyms of whole include all, altogether, completely, entirely, right, totally.
whole (noun) wholly (noun)
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
all of something including all its component elements or parts
whole (adjective) wholly (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) wholly (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Difference between whole and wholly

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