Extremely vs. Completely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Extremely and Completely
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Extremely
To a very great degree; very
This is an extremely difficult thing to do
Completely
Having all necessary or normal parts, components, or steps; entire
A complete medical history.
A complete set of dishes.
Extremely
Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest
The extreme edge of the field.
Completely
(Botany) Having all principal parts, namely, the sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil or pistils. Used of a flower.
Extremely
Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense
Extreme pleasure.
Extreme pain.
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Completely
Having come to an end; concluded
The renovation of the kitchen is complete.
Extremely
Being far beyond the norm
An extreme conservative.
Completely
Absolute; thorough
Complete control.
A complete mystery.
Extremely
Of the greatest severity; drastic
Took extreme measures to conserve fuel.
Completely
Accomplished; consummate
A complete musician.
Extremely
Characterized by severe, usually oxygen-poor environmental conditions.
Completely
(Football) Caught in bounds by a receiver
A complete pass.
Extremely
Having an affinity for such conditions
An extreme microorganism.
Completely
To bring to a finish or an end
She has completed her studies.
Extremely
Very dangerous or difficult
Extreme rafting.
Completely
To make whole, with all necessary elements or parts
A second child would complete their family. Fill in the blanks to complete the form.
Extremely
Participating or tending to participate in a very dangerous or difficult sport
An extreme skier.
Completely
(Football) To throw (a forward pass) that is caught in bounds by a receiver.
Extremely
(Archaic) Final; last.
Completely
(manner) In a complete manner
Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil.
Extremely
The greatest or utmost degree or point.
Completely
(degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
He is completely mad.
Extremely
Either of the two things situated at opposite ends of a range
The extremes of boiling and freezing.
Completely
In a complete manner; fully.
Extremely
An extreme condition.
Completely
To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly');
He was wholly convinced
Entirely satisfied with the meal
It was completely different from what we expected
Was completely at fault
A totally new situation
The directions were all wrong
It was not altogether her fault
An altogether new approach
A whole new idea
Extremely
An immoderate, drastic expedient
Resorted to extremes in the emergency.
Completely
So as to be complete; with everything necessary;
He had filled out the form completely
The apartment was completely furnished
Extremely
The first or last term of a ratio or a series.
Extremely
A maximum or minimum value of a function.
Extremely
(Logic) The major or minor term of a syllogism.
Extremely
(degree) To an extreme degree.
Extremely
In an extreme manner or state; in the utmost degree; to the utmost point; exceedingly; as, extremely hot or cold.
Extremely
To a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect;
Highly successful
He spoke highly of her
Does not think highly of his writing
Extremely interesting
Extremely
To an extreme degree;
Extremely cold
Extremely unpleasant
Extremely
To an extreme degree;
The house was super clean for Mother's visit
Extremely
To an extreme degree or extent;
His eyesight was exceedingly defective
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