Definitions
- Describing a deep and uninterrupted sleep. - Referring to a thorough and effective beating or defeat. - Talking about a logical and well-supported argument or decision.
- Referring to a total or absolute amount or degree. - Describing a thorough or exhaustive action or process. - Talking about a comprehensive understanding or knowledge of a subject.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words emphasize a thorough or complete quality.
- 2Both can be used to describe a successful outcome.
- 3Both can be used as adverbs to modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Soundly is typically used to describe sleep or a victory, while completely can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Degree: Completely emphasizes totality or absoluteness, while soundly emphasizes depth or effectiveness.
- 3Connotation: Soundly has a positive connotation when describing a victory or logical argument, but a negative connotation when describing a beating or defeat. Completely has a neutral connotation.
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Remember this!
Soundly and completely are both adverbs that emphasize a thorough or complete quality. However, soundly is typically used to describe sleep or a victory, while completely can be used in a wider range of contexts. Completely emphasizes totality or absoluteness, while soundly emphasizes depth or effectiveness.
