On the whole
On the whole adverb - With everything considered (and neglecting details).
To a great degree and on the whole are semantically related. in overall topic. In some cases you can use "To a great degree" instead an adverb phrase "On the whole".
To a great degree
On the whole and to a great degree are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "On the whole" instead an adverb phrase "To a great degree".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and on the whole
- largely and to a great degree
- altogether and on the whole
- altogether and to a great degree
- primarily and on the whole
- primarily and to a great degree
- basically and on the whole
- basically and to a great degree
- chiefly and on the whole
- chiefly and to a great degree
- mainly and on the whole
- mainly and to a great degree
- especially and on the whole
- especially and to a great degree
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