Definitions
- Used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement. - Used to express agreement or affirmation. - Used in religious contexts to mean 'truly' or 'indeed'.
- Used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement. - Used to express sincerity or honesty. - Used to mean 'really' or 'genuinely'.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement.
- 2Both words can be used to express agreement or affirmation.
- 3Both words can be used to convey sincerity or genuineness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Verily is less versatile and has a narrower range of contexts compared to truly, which can be used in various situations.
- 2Connotation: Verily can sound old-fashioned or pretentious in some contexts, while truly is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 3Meaning: Verily is often used to mean 'indeed' or 'certainly', while truly can also mean 'genuinely' or 'really'.
- 4Frequency: Truly is more commonly used than verily in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Verily and truly are synonyms that both emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement. However, verily has an archaic or formal connotation and is often used in religious or poetic contexts, while truly is more commonly used in everyday language and can be used in various situations. Additionally, verily can sound old-fashioned or pretentious in some contexts, while truly is more neutral and versatile.
