Word
totally
Phoneticsto·tal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtoʊtəɫi/
UK/tˈəʊtəli/
Adverb of degree
Definitions
01completely
B1 · Intermediate
adv. completely or 100 percent.
adv. to the fullest extent or degree; used to indicate that something is absolute or exhaustive.
日本語:すっかり※
“The two brothers look totally different from each other.”
“The research team found that the new data was totally inconsistent with the results of the previous decade's study.”
Synonyms
02definitely
B1 · Intermediate Informal
adv. used to emphasize that something is true or that you agree.
adv. used as a modal intensifier to express certainty or strong agreement.
“I totally forgot that we had a meeting this morning.”
“I totally understand why you feel frustrated with the current situation, given the lack of communication from management.”
Synonyms
03I agree
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Slang
interj. a way to say 'yes' or 'I agree with you' in a very casual way.
interj. used as a standalone affirmative response to indicate complete agreement with a previous statement.
“"That movie was so boring." "Totally."”
“"We should probably head out before the traffic gets worse." "Totally; let's grab our coats."} ]”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “totally” in context.
Adjective
01. totally dependent
“The small village is totally dependent on tourism for its income.”
adv + adj
02. totally different
03. totally unacceptable
04. totally inappropriate
Etymology
From total + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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