Definitions
- Describing something that is done without any other motives or influences. - Referring to something that is completely based on a single factor or element. - Talking about something that is done in a way that is not mixed with anything else.
- Referring to something that is complete and whole, with no parts missing. - Describing something that is done without any exceptions or exclusions. - Talking about something that is done in a way that is not influenced by anything else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words emphasize completeness and lack of influence.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions or opinions.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Purely is often used to describe motives or factors, while entirely is used to describe completeness or wholeness.
- 2Focus: Purely emphasizes the absence of outside influences, while entirely emphasizes completeness or totality.
- 3Scope: Purely can refer to a single factor or element, while entirely refers to the entirety of something.
- 4Connotation: Purely can have a positive or neutral connotation, while entirely can sometimes imply a negative or extreme situation.
Remember this!
While both purely and entirely emphasize completeness and lack of influence, they differ in their usage, focus, scope, connotation, and part of speech. Purely is often used to describe motives or factors, emphasizing the absence of outside influences, while entirely is used to describe completeness or wholeness, referring to the entirety of something. Additionally, purely is only an adverb, while entirely can also function as an adjective.
