different between deeply vs completely

English

Etymology

From Middle English depely, deplike, deopliche, from Old English d?opl??e (“deeply”, adverb), from d?opl?c (“deep”), equivalent to deep +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?di?pli/
• Hyphenation: deep?ly

Adverb

deeply (comparative deeplier or more deeply, superlative deepliest or most deeply)

1. At depth, in a deep way.
2. To a deep extent.
3. Profoundly.

Synonyms

• deep (adverb sense)

Usage notes

Some adjectives commonly collocating with deeply: divided, in debt, ashamed, concerned, infuriating, sorry

Some verbs commonly collocating with deeply: apologise, regret

Translations

Anagrams

• Pedley, yelped

English

Etymology

complete +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k?m?pli?tli/
• Hyphenation: com?plete?ly

Adverb

completely (comparative more completely, superlative most completely)

1. (manner) In a complete manner
   • 1969, E.R. Zumwalt, Jr., Silver Star Citation - John Kerry,

     Lieutenant (junior grade) KERRY immediately maneuvered his craft through several strafing runs which completely silenced the enemy.

2. (degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
   • 1968 June 8, Edward M. Kennedy, Tribute to Senator Robert F. Kennedy,

     Our future may lie beyond our vision, but it is not completely beyond our control.

   • 1975, Helen Schucman, A Course in Miracles/Workbook for Students, Lesson 75: The light has come,

     Keep a completely open mind, washed of all past ideas and clean of every concept you have made.

Synonyms

• (in a complete manner): fully, totally, utterly
• (to the fullest degree): fully, totally, utterly
• See also Thesaurus:completely

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