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
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Completely as an adverb (manner):
In a complete manner
Examples:
"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."
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Completely as an adverb (degree):
To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
Examples:
"He is completely mad."
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Totally as an adverb:
Entirely; completely.
Examples:
"They've totally demolished the bank on Main Street."
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Totally as an adverb (degree, colloquial):
Very; extremely.
Examples:
"That was totally wicked!"
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Totally as an adverb (modal, colloquial):
Definitely; for sure.
Examples:
"That was totally not what happened."