B2
absolutely vs utterly vs very
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| absolutelyadverb/ˌæb.səˈluːt.li/ | Meaning completely or totally; in speech, also used to say a strong yes | Goes with absolutely sure | Example There is absolutely nothing to eat in the fridge, so let's order pho. |
| utterlyadverb/ˈʌt.ər.li/ | Meaning completely; used to make a strong word even stronger | Goes with utterly ridiculous | Example She was utterly exhausted after the long flight. |
| veryadverb/ˈver.i/ | Meaning To a high degree; more than usual. | Goes with — | Example The soup was very hot, so I waited before eating it. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Are you sure you locked the front door?