whole · n
on the whole
B1 generally
Dictionary examples:
On the whole, my diet is healthy... except for those daily pizzas. (0.0)
On the whole, I'm punctual... give or take an hour. (0.0)
On the whole, my room is clean... under the mess. (0.0)
We've had a few problems, but on the whole we're very happy. (27.0)
as a whole
B2 when considered as a group and not in parts
Dictionary examples:
The population as a whole is getting healthier. (28.5)