Apsolutely vs. Absolutely: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 22, 2023
"Apsolutely" is an incorrect spelling; "Absolutely" is the correct form meaning completely or without doubt.
Which is correct: Apsolutely or Absolutely
How to spell Absolutely?
Apsolutely is Incorrect
Absolutely is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the root word "absolute" and add "ly" at the end.
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Oct 22, 2023
The "abs-" prefix means away or from, so keep that in mind.
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Oct 22, 2023
Visualize an absolute ruler saying "Absolutely!"
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Oct 22, 2023
Associate the "abs" with "absent" of any doubt.
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Oct 22, 2023
Memorize the phrase, "Are you ABSolutely sure?"
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Oct 22, 2023
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Apsolutely and Absolutely Definitions
Absolutely
Absolutely expresses complete agreement or confirmation.
Will you be there? Absolutely!
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Absolutely
Absolutely denotes complete or total presence of a quality.
The diamond was absolutely pure.
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Absolutely
Absolutely emphasizes a statement or response.
That is absolutely the best pie I've ever tasted.
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Sep 11, 2023
Absolutely
Absolutely can be used to mean "in every way" or "definitely".
The project was absolutely a success.
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Absolutely
Without qualification or restriction; completely
The substance was absolutely pure.
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Absolutely
Used as an intensive
I absolutely love that restaurant. That's absolutely ridiculous.
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Absolutely
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
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Absolutely
Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.
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Absolutely
In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner; wholly; positively.
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Absolutely
Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers;
An absolutely magnificent painting
A perfectly idiotic idea
You're perfectly right
Utterly miserable
You can be dead sure of my innocence
Was dead tired
Dead right
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Absolutely
Totally and definitely; without question;
We are absolutely opposed to the idea
He forced himself to lie absolutely still
Iron is absolutely necessary
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Absolutely
Absolutely signifies no limitation or restriction.
There's absolutely no way I'm doing that.
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Absolutely?
The vowel “e” is used before the “ly” ending.
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Oct 22, 2023
What is the verb form of Absolutely?
The related verb is "absolve," but it carries a different meaning.
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Why is it called Absolutely?
It's derived from "absolute" and means in a complete or total manner.
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What is the pronunciation of Absolutely?
It's pronounced as /ˌæb.səˈluːt.li/.
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What is the singular form of Absolutely?
"Absolutely" itself is in singular form.
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What is the plural form of Absolutely?
Adverbs don't have plural forms, so there's no plural for "absolutely."
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Oct 22, 2023
Which preposition is used with Absolutely?
No specific preposition is inherently tied to "absolutely"; it depends on context.
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Oct 22, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Absolutely?
No specific conjunction is inherently tied to "absolutely"; it depends on context.
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Oct 22, 2023
Is the Absolutely term a metaphor?
No, it's not a metaphor but can be used in metaphorical expressions.
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Oct 22, 2023
Which article is used with Absolutely?
Adverbs typically don't take articles directly, but in context, any article can precede the noun it modifies.
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Is Absolutely a negative or positive word?
It's neutral but often carries a positive connotation when confirming or emphasizing something.
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Is Absolutely a countable noun?
"Absolutely" is not a noun, so this doesn't apply.
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How do we divide Absolutely into syllables?
Absolutely is divided as Ab-so-lute-ly.
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Oct 22, 2023
What is the opposite of Absolutely?
"Not at all" or "By no means" can be opposites in certain contexts.
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Oct 22, 2023
Which determiner is used with Absolutely?
Adverbs typically don't take determiners.
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How is Absolutely used in a sentence?
She was absolutely thrilled with the surprise gift.
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Oct 22, 2023
What is the first form of Absolutely?
Not applicable since "absolutely" is an adverb and doesn't have verb forms.
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Is Absolutely a vowel or consonant?
"Absolutely" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 22, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Absolutely?
The third syllable "lute" is stressed.
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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