LookItUpon the whole
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɑːn ðə ˈhoʊl/ · UK /ɒn ðə ˈhəʊl/
on the whole means: Considering everything together, although some small parts may be different.
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Considering everything together, although some small parts may be different.
- On the whole, I enjoyed it.
- The trip was, on the whole, a success.
- On the whole, are you happy with the changes?
Questions about on the whole
What does on the whole mean?
Considering everything together, although some small parts may be different.
What is on the whole in other languages?
Türkçe: genel olarak · Español: en general · Français: dans l'ensemble · Deutsch: im Großen und Ganzen · Italiano: nel complesso · 日本語: 全体として
How do you pronounce on the whole?
In American English /ɑːn ðə ˈhoʊl/; in British English /ɒn ðə ˈhəʊl/.
How do you use on the whole in a sentence?
On the whole, I enjoyed it. The trip was, on the whole, a success.
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