totally

Meanings

• adverb

  completely or utterly; to a great or absolute degree

• adverb

  used to emphasize the extent or completeness of an action, situation, or quality

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtoʊt.əl.i/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtoʊt.əl.i/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

completely , entirely , fully , wholly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with totally
molasses , oasis , possesses

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Variants

List of all variants of totally that leads to same result
totally

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Etymology

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From Old French totalement, from Latin totalis 'total'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'totally' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'totally' is often used in popular culture, such as in the title of the 1988 film 'Heathers' and the 1994 novel 'Fight Club'.

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Related Concepts

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1. completely: A synonym of 'totally' that emphasizes the absence of any part or degree of the opposite.

2. utterly: A synonym of 'totally' that emphasizes the absolute or complete nature of something.

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Culture

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The word 'totally' has been used extensively in various forms of literature and media to emphasize the completeness of an action or situation. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'totally absorbing'.

How to Memorize "totally"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where everything is completely or utterly done. For example, imagine a room where every object is in its perfect place or a task that is 100% completed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'totally' with the idea of completeness or absence of any part or degree of the opposite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Total Control Over Absolutely Nothing' to help remember the meaning of 'totally'.

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