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Old 08-Aug-2007, 21:12
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Default whole vs all

I think that my question has already been answered in the forum, but I can't find the thread.
I'm asking about the usage of whole and all.
What is the difference between:

I know all the truth.
I know the whole truth.

Can I say "I have been reading the whole day" instead of "I have been reading all day long"
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Default Re: whole vs all

1 The difference is the word order, not the meaning.
2 Yes, you can.
3 For the discussion you mentioned, try here:
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/tags/whole/
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