Definitions
- Used to express complete agreement or affirmation. - Used to emphasize the certainty or truth of a statement. - Used to indicate that something is done without any doubt or hesitation.
- Used to indicate that something is done to the fullest extent or degree. - Used to emphasize the thoroughness or entirety of an action. - Used to describe something that is entirely or wholly true or accurate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs used to emphasize or intensify a statement.
- 2Both words convey a sense of totality or completeness.
- 3Both words can be used to express agreement or affirmation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Absolutely is often used in response to a statement or question, while completely is more commonly used to describe an action or state.
- 2Intensity: Absolutely is often used to express strong agreement or emphasis, while completely is used to indicate thoroughness or entirety.
- 3Meaning: Absolutely emphasizes the certainty or truth of a statement, while completely emphasizes the extent or degree of an action or state.
- 4Collocations: Absolutely is often used with adjectives or verbs, while completely is often used with past participles or adjectives.
- 5Formality: Absolutely is more informal than completely, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Absolutely and completely are both adverbs used to emphasize or intensify a statement. However, absolutely is often used to express agreement or affirmation, while completely is used to indicate the extent or degree of an action or state. Additionally, absolutely is more informal and is often used with adjectives or verbs, while completely is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
