Definitions
- Used to emphasize that something is complete or total. - Used to indicate that something is exclusively or solely the case. - Used to express agreement or affirmation of a statement or action.
- Used to emphasize that something is complete or total. - Used to indicate that something is exclusively or solely the case. - Used to express agreement or affirmation of a statement or action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that emphasize completeness or exclusivity.
- 2Both words can be used to express agreement or affirmation.
- 3Both words can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Entirely is more commonly used in American English, while wholly is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Connotation: Entirely can connote a sense of emphasis or exaggeration, while wholly can connote a sense of completeness or sincerity.
- 3Collocations: Entirely is often used with verbs, while wholly is often used with adjectives or nouns.
- 4Frequency: Entirely is more commonly used than wholly in everyday language.
Remember this!
Entirely and wholly are synonyms that both emphasize completeness or exclusivity. They can be used interchangeably in some contexts, but there are differences in usage, connotation, and frequency. Entirely is more commonly used in American English and often used with verbs, while wholly is more commonly used in British English and often used with adjectives or nouns.
