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Antonyms for on the whole


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : hohl
Phonetic Transcription : hoʊl



Definition of on the whole

Origin :
  • "entire body or company; the full amount," late 14c., from whole (adj.).
  • As in en masse : adj all at once
  • As in mainly : adv for the most part
  • As in mostly : adv generally, mainly
  • As in overall : adv in general
  • As in primarily : adv generally; for the most part
  • As in usually : adv for the most part
  • As in all told : adv in all
  • As in chiefly : adv most importantly
  • As in routinely : adv usually
  • As in typically : adv usually
  • As in altogether : adv as a whole
  • As in generally : adv mainly, in most cases

Synonyms for on the whole

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