The difference between Completely and Totally

When used as adverbs, completely means in a complete manner, whereas totally means entirely.


check bellow for the other definitions of Completely and Totally

  1. Completely as an adverb (manner):

    In a complete manner

    Examples:

    "Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

  2. Completely as an adverb (degree):

    To the fullest extent or degree; totally.

    Examples:

    "He is completely mad."

  1. Totally as an adverb:

    Entirely; completely.

    Examples:

    "They've totally demolished the bank on Main Street."

  2. Totally as an adverb (degree, colloquial):

    Very; extremely.

    Examples:

    "That was totally wicked!"

  3. Totally as an adverb (modal, colloquial):

    Definitely; for sure.

    Examples:

    "That was totally not what happened."

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