Absolutely против Completely против Definitely против Entirely против Utterly
Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.
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Completely
Definitely
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| Absolutely | Completely | Definitely | Entirely | Utterly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Произношение | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdefɪnətli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdefɪnətli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtaɪəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtaɪərli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈʌtəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈʌtərli/"]/ |
| Значение | completely or totally | Totally or fully. | For sure, without a doubt | Completely or fully. | completely or very much |
| Пример | I absolutely agree with your point of view. | I completely forgot about the meeting today. | I definitely remember sending the letter. | The experience was **entirely new** to me. | We're so utterly different from each other. |
| Регистр | Нейтральное | Нейтральное | Нейтральное | Нейтральное | Нейтральное |
| Насколько частое | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 2000 (частое) | Топ 2000 (частое) |
| Уровень CEFR | B1 | A2 | A2 | B2 | C1 |
| Часть речи | adverb | adverb | adverb | adverb | adverb |
| Сочетания | absolutely certain, absolutely necessary, absolutely perfect, absolutely agree, absolutely right | completely agree, completely understand, completely satisfied, completely different, completely unaware | definitely agree, definitely believe, definitely know | entirely different, entirely possible, entirely subjective | utterly amazed, utterly ridiculous, utterly defeated, utterly confused, utterly hopeless |
| Антонимы | partially, conditionally, uncertainly | partially, incompletely, somewhat | doubtfully, uncertainly | partially, incompletely | partially, slightly |
| Частые ошибки | 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. | 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. | 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. | Confused with 'totally' in overly casual contexts., Using 'utterly' for countable nouns, which is incorrect. |
| Заметки по употреблению | Used to emphasize something; can be informal in some contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler terms are preferred. | 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. | 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 '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. |
Частые вопросы: Absolutely против Completely против Definitely против Entirely против Utterly
В чём разница между Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely и Utterly?
Absolutely: completely or totally Completely: Totally or fully. Definitely: For sure, without a doubt Entirely: Completely or fully. Utterly: completely or very much
Что сложнее: Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely и Utterly?
Utterly имеет самый высокий уровень, C1, по шкале CEFR.
У Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely и Utterly одинаковый уровень CEFR?
Absolutely: B1, Completely: A2, Definitely: A2, Entirely: B2, Utterly: C1 по шкале CEFR.
Какая часть речи у Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely и Utterly?
Absolutely: adverb, Completely: adverb, Definitely: adverb, Entirely: adverb, Utterly: adverb.
Можно показать пример каждого?
Absolutely: I absolutely agree with your point of view. Completely: I completely forgot about the meeting today. Definitely: I definitely remember sending the letter. Entirely: The experience was **entirely new** to me. Utterly: We're so utterly different from each other.
Можно ли использовать Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely и Utterly взаимозаменяемо?
Не всегда. Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely и Utterly близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.