On The Whole

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɒn ðə həʊl/

Definitions of on the whole

adverb as a whole; overall

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of on the whole in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of on the whole

past tense

on the whole

plural

on the wholes

comparative

more on the whole

superlative

most on the whole

present tense

is on the whole

future tense

will be on the whole

perfect tense

has been on the whole

continuous tense

is being on the whole

singular

on the whole

positive degree

on the whole

infinitive

to be on the whole

gerund

being on the whole

participle

having been on the whole

Origin and Evolution of on the whole

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'on the whole' originated in Middle English as a translation of the Latin phrase 'in toto' which means 'in all'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'on the whole' has evolved to mean considering all aspects or overall, rather than focusing on individual parts. It is commonly used in modern English to express a generalization or summary.