Definitions
- Used to express a moderate degree or extent of something. - Used to indicate agreement or affirmation. - Used to modify adjectives and adverbs to intensify their meaning.
- Describing a complete and comprehensive action or process. - Referring to a detailed and careful examination or investigation. - Talking about a deep understanding or knowledge of a subject or topic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both quite and thoroughly are adverbs that modify other words.
- 2Both can be used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.
- 3Both can be used to express agreement or affirmation.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Quite refers to a moderate degree or extent, while thoroughly implies a complete and comprehensive action or process.
- 2Intensity: Quite is used to modify adjectives and adverbs to intensify their meaning, while thoroughly emphasizes the completeness or depth of an action or process.
- 3Usage: Quite is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while thoroughly is more specific and is typically used in academic or professional settings.
- 4Connotation: Quite has a neutral connotation, while thoroughly can imply a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Quite and thoroughly are both adverbs that modify other words. However, the difference between them lies in their scope and intensity. Quite refers to a moderate degree or extent and is used to intensify adjectives and adverbs, while thoroughly implies a complete and comprehensive action or process. Additionally, quite is more versatile and neutral in connotation, while thoroughly is more specific and can imply a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
