■ adjective
1》 complete; entire.
↘emphasizing a large extent or number: a ~ range of issues.
2》 in an unbroken or undamaged state.
↘with no part removed.
■ noun
1》 a thing that is complete in itself.
2》 ( the ~ ) all of something.
■ adverb informal emphasizing the novelty or distinctness of something: a ~ new meaning.
Phrases
as a ~ in general.
in ~ entirely or fully.
on the ~ taking everything into account; in general.
the ~ nine yards informal, chiefly N. Amer. everything possible or available.
Derivatives
~ness noun
Origin
OE hāl , of Gmc origin; related to hail 2 .