Difference between Solid and Whole

What is the difference between Solid and Whole?

Solid as a noun is a substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas). while Whole as a noun is something complete, without any parts missing.

Solid

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas). A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve). A favor: a helpful deed. An article of clothing which is of a single color throughout. Food which is not liquid-based.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Without spaces or hyphens.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: In the solid state; not fluid. Large, massive. Filling. Lacking holes or hollows; as solid gold, solid chocolate. Strong or unyielding; as a solid foundation. Lacking errors or inconsistencies. Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens. Excellent, especially musically. Being of a single color throughout.

Example sentence: Magnanimous people have no vanity, they have no jealousy, and they feed on the true and the solid wherever they find it. And, what is more, they find it everywhere.

Whole

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in entirety; entirely; wholly

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: entire.sound, uninjured, healthy.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something complete, without any parts missing.An entirety.

Example sentence: It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.

We hope you now know whether to use Solid or Whole in your sentence.

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