Monday, August 20

Collocation with Absolutely (Advanced)

Absolutely can be used with the following words to add emphasis to the adjective:
Absurd (Crazy), Awful, Brilliant, Certain, Crucial (important), Essential, Excellent, Furious (very angry), Massive, Right, Splendid, Vital...
Examples:
You are absolutely right.
The work was absolutely brilliant.
It is absolutely crucial that you listen to me!

Other words indicating extent includes: Almost, exclusively, predominantly, primarily, completely, utterly...

Robbie the Elf

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