As a whole Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhoʊɫ
AZ-uh-HOHL
ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /hˈəʊl
AZ-uh-HOHL
Definition
This expression is used to refer to something in its entirety, considering all its parts together rather than just a section.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts, often used when summarizing, evaluating, or talking about general trends (e.g. 'society as a whole'). Usually appears after the noun it describes.
Spanish: en su conjunto - en generalPortuguese (BR): como um todo - de modo geralPortuguese (PT): como um todo - de modo geralChinese (Simplified): 整体上 - 总体来说Chinese (Traditional): 整體上 - 整體而言Hindi: समग्र रूप में - कुल मिलाकरArabic: ككل - بشكل عامBengali: সমগ্রভাবে - সম্পূর্ণভাবেRussian: в целомJapanese: 全体としてVietnamese: nhìn chung - tổng thểKorean: 전체적으로Turkish: bir bütün olarakUrdu: مجموعی طور پرIndonesian: secara keseluruhan
Example Sentences
We need to look at the problem as a whole.
basic
Society as a whole benefits from education.
basic
The book as a whole was very interesting.
basic
If you consider the results as a whole, it's actually a good outcome.
natural
The city's plan isn't perfect, but as a whole, it works.
natural
When you look at the team as a whole, everyone brings something valuable.
natural