Definitions
- Referring to the total sum or amount of something. - Used to indicate that something is entirely or completely true or accurate. - Describing a situation where everything is considered as a whole.
- Used to indicate that something is done to the fullest extent or degree. - Describing a situation where nothing is left unfinished or incomplete. - Referring to a state where something is entirely free from any flaws or defects.
List of Similarities
- 1Both altogether and completely are adverbs that describe the extent or degree of something.
- 2Both words emphasize the entirety or wholeness of something.
- 3Both can be used to indicate that something is done to the fullest extent possible.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Altogether is often used to describe a sum or total, while completely is used to describe the extent or degree of something.
- 2Meaning: Altogether emphasizes the entirety of something, while completely emphasizes the absence of anything unfinished or incomplete.
- 3Connotation: Altogether has a neutral connotation, while completely can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Frequency: Completely is more commonly used than altogether in everyday language.
- 5Formality: Completely is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while altogether is less common and may be perceived as more formal.
Remember this!
While altogether and completely share some similarities, they differ in their usage, meaning, connotation, frequency, and formality. Altogether is often used to describe a sum or total, emphasizing the entirety of something, while completely is used to describe the extent or degree of something, emphasizing the absence of anything unfinished or incomplete. Completely is more commonly used in everyday language and is more versatile in terms of formality.
