Cool MateTotally
UK /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/US /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/
Definition
completely
In simple words: Completely or very much.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
Use 'totally' to emphasize an absolute degree of something. It's neutral but can sound informal in some contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
totally + adjective/adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'total' — it's like saying 'the whole amount'.
Collocations
- totally agree
- totally awesome
- totally different
- totally in love
Synonyms
- completely
- entirely
- absolutely
- utterly
- fully
Antonyms
- partially
- somewhat
Common mistakes
- 'Totally' is sometimes confused with 'complete.'
- Learners may use 'totally' in formal situations when it sounds too casual.
- Sometimes misused to modify nouns directly.