Definitions
- Describing the degree of finishing or accomplishing a task. - Referring to the extent of knowledge or understanding of a subject. - Talking about the intensity of an emotion or feeling.
- Describing the entirety or completeness of something. - Referring to the exclusivity or singularity of a thing or idea. - Talking about the purity or authenticity of a substance or material.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words emphasize completeness or totality.
- 2Both can be used as adverbs to modify verbs or adjectives.
- 3Both convey a sense of finality or certainty.
- 4Both can be used to express strong emotions or feelings.
- 5Both can be used to indicate a high degree of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Completely is more commonly used than wholly in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Completely emphasizes the degree of finishing or accomplishing a task, while wholly emphasizes the entirety or completeness of something.
- 3Scope: Completely can be used in a wider range of contexts than wholly, which is more limited in its usage.
- 4Connotation: Completely is neutral in tone, while wholly can have a more formal or literary connotation.
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Remember this!
Completely and wholly are synonyms that both convey a sense of completeness or totality. However, completely is more commonly used and emphasizes the degree of finishing or accomplishing a task, while wholly emphasizes the entirety or completeness of something and has a more formal connotation.
