Definitions
- Used to describe something that is fairly or moderately true or accurate. - Used to express agreement or confirmation of a statement. - Used to indicate a high degree of something, often with a positive connotation.
- Used to indicate that something is completely true or accurate. - Used to express complete agreement or confirmation of a statement. - Used to indicate a high degree of something, often with a neutral or negative connotation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both quite and entirely are adverbs that modify the degree or intensity of something.
- 2Both can be used to express agreement or confirmation of a statement.
- 3Both can be used to indicate a high degree of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Quite indicates a moderate or fairly high degree, while entirely indicates a complete or absolute degree.
- 2Connotation: Quite has a generally positive connotation, while entirely can have a neutral or negative connotation.
- 3Usage: Quite is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while entirely is more specific and often used in formal or academic writing.
- 4Position: Quite can be used before or after the verb it modifies, while entirely is usually placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies.
- 5Frequency: Quite is more commonly used than entirely in everyday language.
Remember this!
Quite and entirely are both adverbs that modify the degree or intensity of something. However, quite indicates a moderate or fairly high degree with a positive connotation, while entirely indicates a complete or absolute degree with a neutral or negative connotation. Quite is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language, while entirely is more specific and often used in formal or academic writing.
