Definitions
- Describing a firm belief or conviction in something. - Referring to a powerful emotion or feeling. - Talking about a forceful action or behavior.
- Referring to an energetic or enthusiastic action or behavior. - Describing a strong and healthy physical activity. - Talking about a forceful and determined effort.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are forceful or intense.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical or mental activities.
- 3Both are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Strongly emphasizes the strength of a belief, emotion, or action, while vigorously emphasizes the energy and enthusiasm behind an action.
- 2Physicality: Vigorously is more commonly used to describe physical activities, while strongly can be used for both physical and mental activities.
- 3Connotation: Strongly can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context, while vigorously is generally associated with a positive connotation.
- 4Usage: Strongly is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while vigorously is more specific and limited to describing energetic actions.
- 5Formality: Strongly is more commonly used in formal writing and speech, while vigorously is more informal.
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Remember this!
Strongly and vigorously are both adverbs that describe forceful or intense actions. However, strongly emphasizes the strength of a belief, emotion, or action, while vigorously emphasizes the energy and enthusiasm behind an action. Additionally, strongly is more versatile and can be used for both physical and mental activities, while vigorously is more specific and limited to describing energetic actions.
