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"Totally" vs. "completely": exploring two sides of fullness
Anwar Kareem 21/10/2024, 12:04English.me team member
What is similar?
Both words are adverbs used to emphasize the entirety or full extent of something. They often indicate that something is done to the fullest degree or that nothing is left undone.
What is different?
The contexts where they are used can vary slightly. "Totally" is often used in informal speech and can sometimes have a casual or conversational tone. "Completely" tends to be more neutral and may be used more in formal writing or situations.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Totally- I am totally convinced that this is the right choice.
- She was totally surprised by the party.
- He totally understood the concept after the explanation.
- The building is completely destroyed.
- She was completely focused on her work.
- I completely agree with your point of view.
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