B1adverb2K

UK/["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/US/["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/

Meaning of Totally

completely

In simple words: Completely or very much.

Totally in a sentence

  • I totally agree with your opinion on the matter.
  • She is totally committed to her training routine.
  • The concert was totally amazing, one of the best I've ever seen!
  • I totally forgot about our meeting today.
  • It’s totally fine if you can’t make it to the party.

How to use Totally

Grammar pattern

totally + adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'total' — it's like saying 'the whole amount'.

Related words

Collocations with Totally

  • totally agree
  • totally awesome
  • totally different
  • totally in love

Opposites of Totally

Common mistakes with Totally

  • 'Totally' is sometimes confused with 'complete.'
  • Learners may use 'totally' in formal situations when it sounds too casual.
  • Sometimes misused to modify nouns directly.

Compare Totally with Completely, Entirely, Absolutely, Utterly, Fully

Totally appears in

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Frequently asked questions about Totally

What does Totally mean?

Completely or very much.

What is the definition of Totally?

completely

How do you use Totally in a sentence?

I totally agree with your opinion on the matter.

Can you give another example of Totally?

She is totally committed to her training routine.

What are synonyms for Totally?

Common alternatives include completely, entirely, absolutely, utterly, fully.

What is the opposite of Totally?

Opposite meanings include partially, somewhat.

What words go with Totally?

It commonly pairs with totally agree, totally awesome, totally different, totally in love.

What are common mistakes when using Totally?

'Totally' is sometimes confused with 'complete.' Learners may use 'totally' in formal situations when it sounds too casual. Sometimes misused to modify nouns directly.

How do you pronounce Totally?

US: /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Totally?

Use 'totally' to emphasize an absolute degree of something. It's neutral but can sound informal in some contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Totally?

"Totally" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.