Definitions
- Used to emphasize that something is complete or whole. - Used to indicate that something is solely or exclusively the case. - Used to express agreement or affirmation of a statement or idea.
- Used to emphasize that something is complete or absolute. - Used to indicate that something is completely true or accurate. - Used to express strong agreement or affirmation of a statement or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs used to emphasize a degree of completeness or absoluteness.
- 2Both words can be used to express agreement or affirmation of a statement or idea.
- 3Both words can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Entirely is more commonly used in formal contexts, while totally is more informal.
- 2Intensity: Totally is often used to express a stronger degree of emphasis than entirely.
- 3Connotation: Entirely can imply a sense of completeness or wholeness, while totally can imply a sense of absolute truth or accuracy.
- 4Frequency: Totally is more commonly used in everyday language than entirely.
Remember this!
Both entirely and totally are adverbs used to emphasize a degree of completeness or absoluteness. However, entirely is more formal and straightforward in its usage, while totally is more informal and can imply a stronger degree of emphasis or absolute truth. Totally also has more variations in usage and is more commonly used in everyday language.
