What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
radically
Example
The company's new CEO is planning to radically change the way they do business. [radically: adverb]
Example
Her views on politics have changed radically since she started college. [radically: adverb]
completely
Example
I completely forgot about our meeting yesterday. [completely: adverb]
Example
She finished her homework completely before going to bed. [completely: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Completely is more commonly used than radically in everyday language. Completely is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while radically is less common and often used in more specific or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between radically and completely?
Both radically and completely are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
