What part of speech is “whole”
Noun
Definition:
as a noun, 'whole' refers to something that is complete or the entirety of something.
Rules:
'Whole' can be used to denote the full amount, extent, or duration of something.
Examples:
The whole of the cake was eaten.
As a whole, the project was a success.
The whole was greater than the sum of its parts.
Tips:
'on the whole' is a phrase meaning 'considering everything' or 'overall.'
Adjective
Definition:
as an adjective, 'whole' describes something that is entire or complete, without any parts missing.
Rules:
'whole' can be used to modify nouns to indicate completeness or entirety.
Examples:
I ate the whole pizza by myself.
The whole town gathered for the festival.
She spent the whole day reading.
Tips:
don't confuse 'whole' with 'hole.' They sound similar but have different meanings. 'Whole' can be paired with 'heartedly' to form the adverb 'wholeheartedly,' meaning with full sincerity or commitment.