Whole vs. Hole

You use whole when you're describing or referring to something that is complete. It can be used as an adjective or a noun. Easy enough, right?

Now let's talk about hole. No, not Courtney Love's band. Hole has several different uses.

  • You can use hole as noun to refer to an opening in something; a grungy, unkempt place; or a bad predicament. 
  • You can also use hole as a verb that means to make a hole, go into a hole, or hide.

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