Whole ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Whole ( adjective )

1. Including all components, elements, or parts.
2. Entire and not divided into parts.
3. In good health or not damaged.
4. Entirely dedicated to a particular subject, activity, or person.

Origin:

Old english hāl, hōl; related to dutch heel and german heil.

Examples:

1. The whole pie was delicious.
2. She ate the whole apple.
3. The building was still standing, but the front wall was damaged, leaving the rest of it whole.
4. She was whole-heartedly dedicated to her work.
5. He read the whole book in one day.

(As a noun)

Whole ( noun )

1. Including all components, elements, or parts.
2. Entire and not divided into parts.
3. In good health or not damaged.
4. Entirely dedicated to a particular subject, activity, or person.

Origin:

Old english hāl, hōl; related to dutch heel and german heil.

Examples:

1. The whole pie was delicious.
2. She ate the whole apple.
3. The building was still standing, but the front wall was damaged, leaving the rest of it whole.
4. She was whole-heartedly dedicated to her work.
5. He read the whole book in one day.