Really and Totally

Really

Really adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: really tired after staying up all night

Totally and really are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Totally" instead an adverb "Really".

Totally

Totally adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Really and totally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Really" instead an adverb "Totally".

Nearby Word: totality

Both words in one sentence

  • Anyone who doubts his ability to totally kick ass when necessary, however, should really, really watch the episode "Descent I & II".
  • That being said, this was done due to a sudden budget cut, and the writers tried really hard to not play the trope totally straight.
    Source: Clip Show
  • The Big Damn Kiss aka: Big Damn Kiss Not really, she was faking it in hopes that Yuu wouldn't tease her for being a Cute Clumsy Girl, and was totally off-guard when he smooched her instead.
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