whole

/həʊl/adj
Elementary
1

Entire, undivided.

2

Used as an intensifier.

3

Sound, uninjured, healthy.

4

From which none of its constituents has been removed.

5

As yet unworked.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing