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All parts or aspects considered, altogether, as in I like the play as a whole, though the second act seemed somewhat slow. [Early 1800s] Also see on the whole.

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Words nearby as a whole

as a rule, asarum, as . . . as, Asat, saving grace, a, as a whole, asb., Asben, as best one can, asbestos, asbestos cement
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Words related to as a whole

altogether, all in all, as one, bodily, by and large, ensemble, generally, in a body, jointly, on the whole, together, all at once, collectively, communally, cooperatively, en bloc, in chorus, in unison, unanimously, unitedly

How to use as a whole in a sentence

  • The relevancy of the integrated dress-as-a-whole is quite strong.

    The Eyes Have It|Gordon Randall Garrett

  • Without feedback, control was impossible, and the organism-as-a-whole slowly deteriorated until death was inevitable.

    The Highest Treason|Randall Garrett
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