Definitions
- Used to express complete agreement or affirmation. - Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something. - Used to indicate certainty or truthfulness.
- Used to express complete agreement or affirmation. - Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something. - Used to indicate completeness or entirety.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that emphasize the degree or extent of something.
- 2Both can be used to express complete agreement or affirmation.
- 3Both can be used to indicate certainty or truthfulness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Absolutely is more commonly used in British English, while totally is more common in American English.
- 2Meaning: Absolutely emphasizes the degree or extent of something, while totally emphasizes completeness or entirety.
- 3Connotation: Absolutely can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context, while totally is generally neutral.
- 4Formality: Absolutely can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while totally is more informal.
- 5Position: Absolutely is often used before an adjective or adverb, while totally can be used before or after the verb.
Remember this!
Absolutely and totally are synonyms that share similarities in meaning and usage. Both words can be used to express agreement, emphasize the degree or extent of something, and indicate certainty or truthfulness. However, absolutely emphasizes the degree or extent of something, while totally emphasizes completeness or entirety. Additionally, absolutely is more commonly used in British English and can have a positive or negative connotation, while totally is more informal and neutral in connotation.
