Cool MateAbsolutely vs Definitely vs Entirely vs Totally vs Utterly
Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.
Absolutely
Definitely
Entirely
Totally
Utterly
| Absolutely | Definitely | Entirely | Totally | Utterly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronuncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdefɪnətli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdefɪnətli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtaɪəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtaɪərli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈʌtəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈʌtərli/"]/ |
| Significato | completely or totally | For sure, without a doubt | Completely or fully. | Completely or very much. | completely or very much |
| Esempio | I absolutely agree with your point of view. | I definitely remember sending the letter. | The experience was **entirely new** to me. | I totally agree with your opinion on the matter. | We're so utterly different from each other. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quanto è comune | Top 1000 (molto comune) | Top 1000 (molto comune) | Top 2000 (comune) | Top 2000 (comune) | Top 2000 (comune) |
| Livello CEFR | B1 | A2 | B2 | B1 | C1 |
| Categoria grammaticale | adverb | adverb | adverb | adverb | adverb |
| Collocazioni | absolutely certain, absolutely necessary, absolutely perfect, absolutely agree, absolutely right | definitely agree, definitely believe, definitely know | entirely different, entirely possible, entirely subjective | totally agree, totally awesome, totally different, totally in love | utterly amazed, utterly ridiculous, utterly defeated, utterly confused, utterly hopeless |
| Contrari | partially, conditionally, uncertainly | doubtfully, uncertainly | partially, incompletely | partially, somewhat | partially, slightly |
| Errori comuni | 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. | Often confused with 'defiantly' which means resisting authority., Sometimes spelled incorrectly as 'definately'. | Confused with 'entire' which is an adjective., Used incorrectly in informal contexts, such as in slang., Misplaced in a sentence, making it sound awkward. | 'Totally' is sometimes confused with 'complete.', Learners may use 'totally' in formal situations when it sounds too casual., Sometimes misused to modify nouns directly. | Confused with 'totally' in overly casual contexts., Using 'utterly' for countable nouns, which is incorrect. |
| Note d'uso | Used to emphasize something; can be informal in some contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler terms are preferred. | Use 'definitely' to emphasize certainty. It fits well in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where alternatives like 'certainly' might be more suitable. | Used to emphasize completeness. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts; however, avoid in overly casual conversations. | Use 'totally' to emphasize an absolute degree of something. It's neutral but can sound informal in some contexts. Avoid in very formal writing. | Use 'utterly' in both spoken and written English to emphasize the totality of an action or state. It is more intense than just saying 'very'. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation, where simpler terms are often preferred. |
Domande frequenti: Absolutely vs Definitely vs Entirely vs Totally vs Utterly
Qual è la differenza tra Absolutely, Definitely, Entirely, Totally e Utterly?
Absolutely: completely or totally Definitely: For sure, without a doubt Entirely: Completely or fully. Totally: Completely or very much. Utterly: completely or very much
Quale è più avanzata: Absolutely, Definitely, Entirely, Totally e Utterly?
Utterly è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.
Absolutely, Definitely, Entirely, Totally e Utterly sono allo stesso livello CEFR?
Absolutely: B1, Definitely: A2, Entirely: B2, Totally: B1, Utterly: C1 sulla scala CEFR.
Che categoria grammaticale sono Absolutely, Definitely, Entirely, Totally e Utterly?
Absolutely: adverb, Definitely: adverb, Entirely: adverb, Totally: adverb, Utterly: adverb.
Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?
Absolutely: I absolutely agree with your point of view. Definitely: I definitely remember sending the letter. Entirely: The experience was **entirely new** to me. Totally: I totally agree with your opinion on the matter. Utterly: We're so utterly different from each other.
Posso usare Absolutely, Definitely, Entirely, Totally e Utterly in modo intercambiabile?
Non sempre. Absolutely, Definitely, Entirely, Totally e Utterly sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.