English · Adjectives
whole
/həʊl/
[/həʊl/]
complete; entire
Beginneradjective
Definition
Complete or entire; with no part left out.
Example
I ate the whole pizza.
I ate the whole pizza.
Etymology
From Old English 'hal' (whole, healthy).
How & Where It’s Used
Common for entire amounts; the silent 'w' confuses learners.