Definitions
- Referring to the complete sum or total of something. - Used to indicate a complete absence or cessation of something. - Used to emphasize a point or conclusion.
- Referring to something that is complete or entire. - Used to indicate a complete dedication or commitment to something. - Used to emphasize the exclusivity or uniqueness of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to completeness or entirety.
- 2Both can be used to emphasize a point or conclusion.
- 3Both are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Altogether is more commonly used to refer to a sum or total, while wholly is more often used to describe something that is complete or entire.
- 2Connotation: Altogether can have a neutral or negative connotation, while wholly is generally positive.
- 3Emphasis: Altogether emphasizes the entirety of something, while wholly emphasizes the exclusivity or uniqueness of something.
Remember this!
Altogether and wholly are both adverbs that refer to completeness or entirety. However, altogether is more commonly used to refer to a sum or total, while wholly is more often used to describe something that is complete or entire. Additionally, altogether can have a neutral or negative connotation, while wholly is generally positive and emphasizes the exclusivity or uniqueness of something.
