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wholly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhoʊli/ · UK /ˈhəʊli/

wholly means: Completely, in every part or in every way.

adverb

COMPLETELYB2

Completely, in every part or in every way.

  • The story is wholly false.
  • I was wholly unprepared for the news.
  • These two problems are wholly unrelated.

Similar words: completely, entirely, totally

Opposites: partly

Common phrases: wholly different, wholly responsible, wholly unacceptable, wholly wrong

ONLYC1

Only, with no other person, thing, or purpose involved.

  • She was wholly devoted to music.
  • The report focuses wholly on transport.
  • His argument rests wholly on one witness’s account.

Similar words: solely, exclusively, only

Common phrases: wholly devoted, wholly dedicated, wholly concerned

Questions about wholly

What does wholly mean?

Completely, in every part or in every way.

What is wholly in other languages?

Türkçe: tamamen · Español: completamente · Français: complètement · Deutsch: völlig · Italiano: completamente · 日本語: 完全に

How do you pronounce wholly?

In American English /ˈhoʊli/; in British English /ˈhəʊli/.

How do you use wholly in a sentence?

The story is wholly false. I was wholly unprepared for the news.

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