Definitions
- Used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of something. - Used to express enthusiasm or excitement about something. - Used to indicate the degree or extent of something.
- Used to emphasize the sincerity or genuineness of something. - Used to express agreement or affirmation of something. - Used to indicate that something is accurate or correct.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- 2Both words are used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of something.
- 3Both words can be used to express enthusiasm or agreement.
- 4Both words can be used to indicate the degree or extent of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Really emphasizes the truth or accuracy of something, while truly emphasizes the sincerity or genuineness of something.
- 2Usage: Really is more commonly used in everyday language, while truly is more formal and less frequently used.
- 3Connotation: Really can sometimes be associated with exaggeration or hyperbole, while truly is often associated with honesty and authenticity.
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Remember this!
While really and truly are both adverbs used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of something, they have different meanings and connotations. Really emphasizes the truth or accuracy of something and is more commonly used in everyday language, while truly emphasizes the sincerity or genuineness of something and is more formal and less frequently used.
