Altogether vs Completely vs Entirely vs Fully vs Wholly

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Altogether

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb

Completely

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adverb

Entirely

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb

Fully

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb

Wholly

FormalAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)C1adverb
Mais formal: WhollyMais comum: Completely
 AltogetherCompletelyEntirelyFullyWholly
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtaɪəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtaɪərli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈfʊli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfʊli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈhəʊlli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈhəʊlli/"]/
SignificadoCompletely or in total.Totally or fully.Completely or fully.completely or totallyCompletely or entirely.
ExemploThe train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether.I completely forgot about the meeting today.The experience was **entirely new** to me.I **fully understand** your motives.wholly inappropriate behaviour
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2B2B2C1
Classe gramaticaladverbadverbadverbadverbadverb
Colocaçõesaltogether now, altogether different, altogether combinedcompletely agree, completely understand, completely satisfied, completely different, completely unawareentirely different, entirely possible, entirely subjectivefully aware, fully prepared, fully understand, fully loaded, fully engagewholly owned, wholly different, wholly inadequate
Antônimospartially, separatelypartially, incompletely, somewhatpartially, incompletelypartially, incompletely, slightlypartially, incompletely, halfway
Erros comunsConfused with 'all together', which means everyone or everything gathered., Omitting it in sentences where emphasis on total is needed., Using it in a place where 'completely' would be better.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.Confused with 'entire' which is an adjective., Used incorrectly in informal contexts, such as in slang., Misplaced in a sentence, making it sound awkward.Using 'fully' in place of 'very' which is not always correct., Confusing 'fully' with 'fill' in terms of spelling., 'Fully' is sometimes misused in contexts where 'entirely' or 'completely' fit better.Confused with 'holy' or 'holey'., Omitting the word when it's necessary for emphasis., Misusing it in informal contexts where simpler words would work better.
Notas de usoUse 'altogether' when you want to emphasize a total amount. Avoid in very formal writing; 'in total' might be better.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 to emphasize completeness. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts; however, avoid in overly casual conversations.Use 'fully' to emphasize that something is done to the highest degree. Avoid using it in very casual speech where simpler words like 'really' may be preferred.Often used in formal writing or speech. It is appropriate when emphasizing totality, but less commonly used in everyday conversation.

Perguntas frequentes: Altogether vs Completely vs Entirely vs Fully vs Wholly

Qual é a diferença entre Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly?

Altogether: Completely or in total. Completely: Totally or fully. Entirely: Completely or fully. Fully: completely or totally Wholly: Completely or entirely.

Qual é mais formal: Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly?

Wholly é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly?

Completely é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly?

Wholly é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Altogether: B2, Completely: A2, Entirely: B2, Fully: B2, Wholly: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly?

Altogether: adverb, Completely: adverb, Entirely: adverb, Fully: adverb, Wholly: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Altogether: The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. Completely: I completely forgot about the meeting today. Entirely: The experience was **entirely new** to me. Fully: I **fully understand** your motives. Wholly: wholly inappropriate behaviour

Posso usar Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Altogether, Completely, Entirely, Fully e Wholly são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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