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.