Definitions
- Used to express a degree of intensity or extent, often to a moderate or significant degree. - Used to indicate agreement or affirmation, similar to 'yes' or 'definitely'. - Used to modify an adjective or adverb to indicate a high degree or level.
- Used to indicate totality or fullness, often to a high or absolute degree. - Used to emphasize the extent or completeness of an action or state. - Used to modify an adjective or adverb to indicate a very high degree or level.
List of Similarities
- 1Both quite and completely are adverbs that modify other words.
- 2Both can be used to indicate a high degree or level of something.
- 3Both can be used to emphasize a point or statement.
- 4Both can be used to modify adjectives or adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Quite indicates a moderate or significant degree, while completely indicates a high or absolute degree.
- 2Extent: Quite can be used to describe a partial or incomplete state, while completely implies a total or comprehensive state.
- 3Agreement: Quite can be used to express agreement or affirmation, while completely does not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Quite is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while completely is more specific and often used in formal or emphatic contexts.
- 5Position: Quite is often used before the word it modifies, while completely is often used after the word it modifies.
Remember this!
Quite and completely are both adverbs that modify other words to indicate a high degree or level of something. However, quite suggests a moderate or significant degree, while completely suggests a high or absolute degree. Additionally, quite can be used to express agreement or affirmation, while completely is more specific and often used in formal or emphatic contexts.
