totally

adverb

to·​tal·​ly ˈtō-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
: in a total manner : to a total or complete degree : wholly, entirely

Examples of totally in a Sentence

That's a totally different issue. I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration.
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Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of totally was in 1509

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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/totally. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

totally

adverb
to·​tal·​ly ˈtōt-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
1
: in a total manner : wholly
2
: as a whole

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