Cool MateAbsolutely vs Of course I wanna pursue
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Absolutely
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
Of course I wanna pursue
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: AbsolutelyMost common: Absolutely
| Absolutely | Of course I wanna pursue | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //əv kɔːs aɪ ˈwɒnə pəˈsjuː//🇺🇸 //əv kɔrs aɪ ˈwɑnə pərˈsu// |
| Meaning | completely or totally | Yes, I want to follow or chase after something. |
| Example | I absolutely agree with your point of view. | Of course I wanna pursue my dreams of becoming an artist. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | absolutely certain, absolutely necessary, absolutely perfect, absolutely agree, absolutely right | wanna pursue a career, wanna pursue a dream, wanna pursue a passion |
| Antonyms | partially, conditionally, uncertainly | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'absolutely' when 'maybe' is more appropriate., Saying 'absolutely' in a sarcastic tone but not indicating sarcasm., Confusing 'absolutely' with 'certainly' in non-emphatic contexts. | Confused with 'pursue' vs 'seize', Using 'wanna' in formal situations, Incorrectly using 'of course' when unsure |
| Usage notes | Used to emphasize something; can be informal in some contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler terms are preferred. | Use in casual conversations to show agreement or willingness. Avoid in formal writing or serious contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Absolutely vs Of course I wanna pursue
What's the difference between Absolutely and Of course I wanna pursue?
Absolutely: completely or totally Of course I wanna pursue: Yes, I want to follow or chase after something.
Which is more formal: Absolutely and Of course I wanna pursue?
Absolutely is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Absolutely and Of course I wanna pursue?
Absolutely is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Absolutely: I absolutely agree with your point of view. Of course I wanna pursue: Of course I wanna pursue my dreams of becoming an artist.
Can I use Absolutely and Of course I wanna pursue interchangeably?
Not always. Absolutely and Of course I wanna pursue are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.