Summary Vocabulary

adverb as a whole; overall

preposition indicating the whole extent or duration of something

article used before a noun to indicate that the noun is being considered as a whole and in general

• On the whole, the research findings suggest a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
• On the whole, I think the party was a success. Everyone seemed to have a good time.
• On the whole, the concert was lit. The band really brought the energy.
• On the whole, life is like a rollercoaster with its ups and downs, twists and turns.

noun a fictional or made-up word with no specific definition

• The upsum of the research findings indicates a strong correlation between the variables.
• So, the upsum is that we need to work on our presentation skills.
• The upsum is that we gotta step up our game if we wanna win.
• In the grand upsum of life, it's important to focus on what truly matters.