wholly

/ˈhəʊ.li/adv
Middle School
1

Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent; (loosely, exaggeratedly) very; to a great extent.

2

Exclusively and solely.

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Antonyms

partly

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

coliholyjolymolygoalieravioliboleycoleycollifoley

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”)

wadwagwahwaiwalwanwarwaswatwax

Assonance

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

agoapoauxboechocioclocoecrodau

Consonance

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

hailhaltharlhejlhelfhellherlholehollhult

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