Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun whole

2 senses of whole

Sense 1
whole -- (all of something including all its component elements or parts; "Europe considered as a whole"; "the whole of American literature")
       => concept, conception, construct -- (an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances)

Sense 2
whole, unit -- (an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; "how big is that part compared to the whole?"; "the team is a unit")
       => object, physical object -- (a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects")

Antonyms of adj whole

5 senses of whole

Sense 1
whole (vs. fractional) -- (including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete; "gave his whole attention"; "a whole wardrobe for the tropics"; "the whole hog"; "a whole week"; "the baby cried the whole trip home"; "a whole loaf of bread")

fractional (vs. whole) -- (constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety; "a fractional share of the vote"; "a partial dose")
        => aliquot -- (signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity)
        => divisional -- (constituting a division or an aliquot part of the basic monetary unit; "American divisional (fractional) coins include the dime and the nickel"; "fractional currency is currency in denominations less than the basic monetary unit")
        => fragmental, fragmentary -- (consisting of small disconnected parts; "fragmentary remains")
        => half (prenominal) -- (consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity; "a half chicken"; "lasted a half hour")
        => halfway -- (including only half or a portion; "halfway measures")
        => waist-length -- ((of clothing) extending only to the waist)

Sense 2
whole (vs. half) -- ((of siblings) having the same parents; "whole brothers and sisters")

half (vs. whole) -- ((of siblings) related through one parent only; "a half brother"; "half sister")

Sense 3
unharmed, unhurt, unscathed, whole -- (not injured)

INDIRECT (VIA uninjured) -> injured -- (harmed; "injured soldiers"; "injured feelings")

Sense 4
hale, whole -- (exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; "hale and hearty"; "whole in mind and body"; "a whole person again")

INDIRECT (VIA healthy) -> unhealthy -- (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers")

Sense 5
solid, unanimous, whole -- (acting together as a single undiversified whole; "a solid voting bloc")

INDIRECT (VIA undiversified) -> diversified -- (having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety; "a diversified musical program ranging from classical to modern"; "diversified farming"; "diversified manufacturing"; "diversified scenery"; "diversified investments")

Similarity of adj whole

5 senses of whole

Sense 1
whole (vs. fractional) -- (including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete; "gave his whole attention"; "a whole wardrobe for the tropics"; "the whole hog"; "a whole week"; "the baby cried the whole trip home"; "a whole loaf of bread")
       => entire, full, total -- (constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; "an entire town devastated by an earthquake"; "gave full attention"; "a total failure")
       => full-length -- (representing or accommodating the entire length; "a full-length portrait")
       => full-page -- (occupying an entire page in a book or paper; "a full-page ad")
       => integral, entire, intact -- (constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; "a local motion keepeth bodies integral"- Bacon; "was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime"; "fought to keep the union intact")
       => livelong -- ((of time) constituting the full extent or duration; "all the livelong day")
       => undivided -- (not separated into parts or shares; constituting an undivided unit; "an undivided interest in the property"; "a full share")
          Also See-> complete#1

Sense 2
whole (vs. half) -- ((of siblings) having the same parents; "whole brothers and sisters")

Sense 3
unharmed, unhurt, unscathed, whole -- (not injured)
       => uninjured (vs. injured) -- (not injured physically or mentally)

Sense 4
hale, whole -- (exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; "hale and hearty"; "whole in mind and body"; "a whole person again")
       => healthy (vs. unhealthy) -- (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease; "a rosy healthy baby"; "staying fit and healthy")

Sense 5
solid, unanimous, whole -- (acting together as a single undiversified whole; "a solid voting bloc")
       => undiversified (vs. diversified) -- (not diversified)

Synonyms of adv whole

1 sense of whole

Sense 1
wholly, entirely, completely, totally, all, altogether, whole -- (to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea")