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wholly

wholly is a synonym of completely

adverb [ hohl-lee ]

wholly is another word for completely

Completely means to the fullest extent or entirety (She was completely satisfied with the outcome). 

Wholly refers to something being entire or total, often used to emphasize completeness (The plan was wholly approved by the board). 

✅ Both words express a sense of totality or fullness. 

Completely emphasizes total fulfillment of a condition or action, while wholly suggests an all-encompassing nature or total involvement (The task was completely finished before the deadline; The project was wholly supported by the community).

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ordinance

ordinance is a synonym of law

noun [ awr-dn-uhns ]

ordinance is another word for law

✅ A law refers to a system of rules created and enforced by a governing body (The new law prohibits smoking in public places). 

✅ An ordinance is a specific rule or regulation enacted by a local government (The city passed an ordinance to reduce noise pollution). 

✅ Both terms describe rules that regulate behavior. 

Law is a broader term encompassing all types of legal rules, while ordinance specifically refers to local regulations (The law requires all drivers to wear seat belts; The ordinance restricts parking on certain streets).

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auxiliary

auxiliary is a synonym of extra

adjective [ awg-zil-uh-ree ]

auxiliary is another word for extra

Extra refers to something additional or beyond what is usual or expected (She brought extra snacks for the road trip). 

Auxiliary describes something that provides supplementary support or help (The auxiliary engine was activated when the main one failed). 

✅ Both words indicate something additional to what is necessary. 

Extra is used in everyday contexts to describe anything more than usual, while auxiliary is often used in technical or formal contexts to describe supportive or backup elements (She needed extra time to finish the project; The auxiliary power supply kicked in during the blackout).

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