Synonyms for Whole
Definition of whole
- adverb
- 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"
- adjective
- 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"
- (of siblings) having the same parents; "whole brothers and sisters"
17 synonyms found
Writing tips for "whole"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like all, altogether, completely can replace "whole" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 17 alternatives available, "whole" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Whole" in song lyrics
See how whole is used in real songs:
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"Because they don't like me; they just like us as a whole"
2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now -
"You could make it whole"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If -
"And through that union we become a new whole"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind