Definitions
- Referring to the total amount or sum of something. - Used to indicate a complete absence or cessation of something. - Describing a situation where everything is considered as a whole.
- Used to indicate a complete or absolute degree of something. - Describing a situation where something is done completely or thoroughly. - Referring to a complete agreement or alignment with something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words indicate completeness or entirety.
- 2Both can be used to emphasize a degree or extent of something.
- 3Both are adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Altogether is often used to describe a sum or total, while totally is used to describe a degree or extent of something.
- 2Meaning: Altogether emphasizes the idea of considering everything as a whole, while totally emphasizes the idea of completeness or thoroughness.
- 3Connotation: Altogether can have a neutral or positive connotation, while totally can have a more informal or emphatic connotation.
- 4Position: Altogether is often used at the beginning or end of a sentence, while totally can be used in various positions within a sentence.
- 5Formality: Altogether is generally more formal than totally, which is often used in casual conversation.
Remember this!
Altogether and totally are both adverbs that indicate completeness or entirety. However, altogether is often used to describe a sum or total, emphasizing the idea of considering everything as a whole. On the other hand, totally is used to describe a degree or extent of something, emphasizing the idea of completeness or thoroughness. Additionally, altogether is generally more formal than totally.
