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on the whole
in general On the whole I think it is a good idea but I would still like to study it further.
on the whole|on|whole
adv. phr. 1. In the most important things; in most ways.
On the whole, Billy did very well in school this year. Everybody agreed that on the whole it was a good show. Synonym: IN ALL
2, FOR THE MOST PART. 2. In most cases; usually.
On the whole, men are stronger than women. On the whole, children begin walking when they are about one year old. Synonym: BY AND LARGE, IN GENERAL.
on the whole
Considering aggregate together; in accepted or for the best part. The acclimate was absolutely nice on the whole, except for one absolutely backing day in the average of the trip. On the whole, the achievement was banal and uninspired.Learn more: on, wholeon the whole
generally; because everything. On the whole, this was a actual acceptable day. Your work—on the whole—is quite good.Learn more: on, wholeon the whole
Considering everything, as in On the accomplished we enjoyed our vacation, although the auberge was not absolute by any means. [Late 1600s] Also see the synonyms by and large; for the best part. Learn more: on, wholeon the whole
demography aggregate into account; in general.Learn more: on, wholeon the ˈwhole
because everything; in general: On the accomplished her academy assignment is improving, admitting her spelling is still poor.Learn more: on, whole on the whole
1. Because everything: on the whole, a blessed marriage.
2. In best instances or cases; as a rule: can apprehend brilliant weather, on the whole.Learn more: on, whole