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Entirely vs Abundantly - What's the difference?

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As adverbs the difference between entirely and abundantly

is that entirely is to the full or entire extent while abundantly is in an abundant manner; in a sufficient degree; fully; amply; plentifully; in large measure.

entirely

English

Alternative forms

* entierly (chiefly archaic) * intirely (archaic or nonstandard)

Adverb

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  • To the full or entire extent.
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  • To the exclusion of others.
  • Synonyms

    * (to the full extent) completely * (to the exclusion of others)

    abundantly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an abundant manner; in a sufficient degree; fully; amply; plentifully; in large measure.
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  • * Genesis, I, 20
  • And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
  • Extremely.
  • References

    * * English degree adverbs