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totally

adverb
to·​tal·​ly | \ ˈtƍ-tᔊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio) \

Definition of totally

: in a total manner : to a total or complete degree : wholly, entirely

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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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First Known Use of totally

1509, in the meaning defined above

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totally

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English Language Learners Definition of totally

: completely or entirely

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