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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, actually, all, all in all, all told, altogether, considerably, entirely, fully, in all respects, in fact, in reality, in toto, in truth, just, largely, perfectly, positively, precisely, purely, really, thoroughly, totally, truly, utterly, well, wholly, without reservation |
| Notes: | quiet (noun) is the absence of sound - (verb) to make calm, still, or quiet - (adjective) free of noise or uproar or making little if any sound; quite means to the greatest extent or actually, really, or truly |
| Antonyms: | incompletely |
| Main Entry: | all |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely, without exception |
| Synonyms: | all in all, altogether, entirely, exactly, fully, just, purely, quite, totally, utterly, wholly |
| Antonyms: | incompletely |
| Main Entry: | altogether |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, fully, perfectly, quite, thoroughly, totally, utterly, well, wholly |
| Notes: | all together means 'collectively,' 'in one place,' 'all at once'; altogether means 'in sum, entirely' |
| Antonyms: | incompletely |
Example Sentences
- The design has worked well, but not quite as expected.
- He started when he was quite young and was successful when he was quite young.
- The leaves stay sweet on the plant for quite a while without turning bitter.
| Main Entry: | awfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very |
| Synonyms: | badly, dreadfully, excessively, extremely, greatly, hugely, immensely, indeed, much, quite, terribly, truly, very much |
| Main Entry: | completely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | entirely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, all the way, altogether, competently, comprehensively, conclusively, effectively, en masse, exclusively, exhaustively, extensively, finally, from A to Z, from beginning to end, fully, heart and soul, hook line and sinker, in all, in entirety, in full, in toto, on all counts, painstakingly, perfectly, quite, solidly, thoroughly, to the end, to the limit, to the max, to the nth degree, totally, ultimately, unabridged, unanimously, unconditionally, undividedly, utterly, wholly, without omission |
| Main Entry: | considerably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | significantly |
| Synonyms: | appreciably, far, greatly, markedly, noticeably, quite, rather, remarkably, somewhat, substantially, very much, well |
| Antonyms: | insignificantly, little, slightly, unappreciably, unremarkably |
| Main Entry: | entirely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, alone, altogether, exclusively, fully, in every respect, only, perfectly, plumb, quite, reservedly, solely, thoroughly, totally, undividedly, uniquely, utterly, well, wholly, without exception, without reservation |
| Antonyms: | incompletely, partially |
| Main Entry: | exactly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, particularly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, altogether, bang*, carefully, completely, correctly, definitely, explicitly, expressly, faithfully, faultlessly, for a fact, for certain, for sure, in every respect, indeed, just, literally, methodically, no mistake, on the dot, on the money, on the nail, on the nose, positively, precisely, quite, right, rigorously, scrupulously, severely, sharp, specifically, square, strictly, the ticket, totally, truly, truthfully, unequivocally, unerringly, utterly, veraciously, wholly |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, inexactly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | extremely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | greatly, intensely |
| Synonyms: | acutely, almighty, awfully, drastically, exceedingly, exceptionally, excessively, exorbitantly, extraordinarily, highly, hugely, immensely, immoderately, inordinately, intensely, markedly, mortally, notably, over, overly, overmuch, parlous, plenty, powerful, prohibitively, quite, radically, rarely, remarkably, severely, strikingly, surpassingly, terribly, terrifically, to nth degree, too, too much*, totally, ultra*, uncommonly, unduly, unusually, utterly, very*, violently, vitally |
| Antonyms: | mildly, moderately |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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