on the whole
in a general manner, generally, all in all | ||||
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On the whole Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
on the whole
Adverb
1. with everything considered (and neglecting details); "altogether, I'm sorry it happened"; "all in all, it's not so bad"
(synonym) all in all, altogether, tout ensemble
Adverb
1. with everything considered (and neglecting details); "altogether, I'm sorry it happened"; "all in all, it's not so bad"
(synonym) all in all, altogether, tout ensemble
| ENGLISH IDIOMS 2.EDITION |
on the whole
in general On the whole I think it is a good idea but I would still like to study it further.
in general On the whole I think it is a good idea but I would still like to study it further.
| English Idioms WM 1.3a |
on the whole
generally, considering the whole group or situation
On the whole, women are making progress toward equal status.
generally, considering the whole group or situation
On the whole, women are making progress toward equal status.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
on the whole
on the whole
on the wind (naut.), sailing closehauled...
see on
on the whole
on the wind (naut.), sailing closehauled...
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