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wholly vs whole

whole vs wholly

wholly is not a noun while whole is a noun.

wholly is not an adjective while whole is an adjective.

wholly and whole both are adverbs.

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

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