whole (n):an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entitySampleshow big is that part compared to the whole?
the team is a unit Related Words: unit whole (n):all of something including all its component elements or partsSamplesEurope considered as a whole.
the whole of American literature whole (s):acting together as a single undiversified wholeSamplesa solid voting bloc Related Words: unanimous whole (a):including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; completeSamplesgave 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 whole (a):(of siblings) having the same parentsSampleswhole brothers and sisters whole (s):exhibiting or restored to vigorous good healthSampleshale and hearty.
whole in mind and body.
a whole person again Related Words: hale whole (r):to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')Sampleshe 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 Related Words: completely, entirely, totally, wholly
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The wheel that squeaks gets the grease, the squeaking wheels get the grease.
Ağlamayan bebeğe meme vermezler.
When people say that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, they mean that the person who complains or protests the loudest attracts attention and service.
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