Cool MateCompletely vs Hundred
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Completely
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adverb
Hundred
Top 1,000 (very common)A1
| Completely | Hundred | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈhʌndrəd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈhʌndrəd/"]/ |
| Meaning | Totally or fully. | The number 100. |
| Example | I completely forgot about the meeting today. | There are a hundred students in the school. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | A1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | completely agree, completely understand, completely satisfied, completely different, completely unaware | hundred percent, hundred times, a hundred years |
| Antonyms | partially, incompletely, somewhat | zero, none, nothing |
| Common mistakes | Using 'completely' without a verb or action., Confusing 'completely' with 'totally' in formal contexts., Saying 'completely' in casual situations where simpler words like 'really' might fit better. | Confusing 'hundred' with 'hundreds' when referring to unspecified amounts., Incorrectly spelling it as 'hundreth'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'completely' to emphasize the totality of an action or state. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but might sound overemphasized in casual conversation. | Used in everyday contexts, 'hundred' is appropriate for both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly formal writing unless specifying counts (e.g., financial reports). |
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Frequently asked questions: Completely vs Hundred
What's the difference between Completely and Hundred?
Completely: Totally or fully. Hundred: The number 100.
Which is more advanced: Completely and Hundred?
Completely is the highest level, at A2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Completely and Hundred the same CEFR level?
Completely: A2, Hundred: A1 on the CEFR scale.
Can you show an example of each?
Completely: I completely forgot about the meeting today. Hundred: There are a hundred students in the school.
Can I use Completely and Hundred interchangeably?
Not always. Completely and Hundred 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.