This means something is full or complete. Nothing is missing or cut. It is used to show entire things or objects.
I ate the whole cake.
She read the whole book.
As a noun, 'whole' means something complete with all parts joined. It can also mean something entire or full in a general sense.
The puzzle is a whole now.
He felt better as a whole.
'Whole' as an adverb means completely or fully when talking about time, people, or ideas. It shows an action done fully or entirely.
Whole family came to visit.
He was whole happy after work.
In math, 'whole' means numbers like 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on. These numbers do not have parts smaller than one, like decimals or fractions.
Five is a whole number.
Whole numbers are easy to add.
This use is about something that does not break or stop. It can be a signal, sound, or connection that stays strong and unbroken.
The phone showed a whole signal.
We need a whole wire for sound.
This phrase means all parts or all of something taken together. It is often used in common expressions to emphasize everything included.
The whole of city was busy.
He ate the whole of apple.
'Whole' here means someone is healthy or not hurt. It shows a person is safe or complete in body or mind.
He is whole after the accident.
She feels whole today.
