# absolute vs absolutely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### absolute
*adjective · IPA /ˈæb.sə.luːt/ · frequency rank #2,770*
Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.

### absolutely
*adverb · IPA /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ · frequency rank #1,114*
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

## Source
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