As a matter of course
On the whole and as a matter of course are semantically related. In some cases you can use "On the whole" instead an adverb phrase "As a matter of course".
On the whole
On the whole adverb - With everything considered (and neglecting details).
As a matter of course and on the whole are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "As a matter of course" instead an adverb phrase "On the whole".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- regularly and as a matter of course
- regularly and on the whole
- habitually and as a matter of course
- habitually and on the whole
- frequently and as a matter of course
- frequently and on the whole
- as usual and as a matter of course
- as usual and on the whole
- customarily and as a matter of course
- customarily and on the whole
- generally and as a matter of course
- generally and on the whole
- fundamentally and as a matter of course
- fundamentally and on the whole
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