Pronunciation: /ɒn ðə həʊl/
adverb as a whole; overall
A1 On the whole, she is a good student.
A2 On the whole, the movie was entertaining.
B1 On the whole, the project was successful.
B2 On the whole, the team performed well.
C1 On the whole, the company's financials are stable.
C2 On the whole, the research findings were groundbreaking.
preposition indicating the whole extent or duration of something
A1 On the whole, she enjoys reading books.
A2 On the whole, the project was a success.
B1 On the whole, the team worked well together.
B2 On the whole, the company's performance has been positive.
C1 On the whole, the economy is showing signs of improvement.
C2 On the whole, the results of the study were inconclusive.
article used before a noun to indicate that the noun is being considered as a whole and in general
A1 On the whole, she is a good student.
A2 On the whole, the movie was entertaining.
B1 On the whole, the project was successful.
B2 On the whole, the team performed well in the competition.
C1 On the whole, the company's financial performance has been strong.
C2 On the whole, the novel received critical acclaim for its unique storytelling.
formal On the whole, the research findings suggest a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
informal On the whole, I think the party was a success. Everyone seemed to have a good time.
slang On the whole, the concert was lit. The band really brought the energy.
figurative On the whole, life is like a rollercoaster with its ups and downs, twists and turns.
on the whole
on the wholes
more on the whole
most on the whole
is on the whole
will be on the whole
has been on the whole
is being on the whole
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to be on the whole
being on the whole
having been on the whole