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infinitely
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "infinitely" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that has no limits or bounds, often in a mathematical or philosophical context. Example: "The possibilities for innovation in technology are infinitely vast."
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News & Media
Formal & Business
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60 human-written examples
The highlight: There's something infinitely appealing about Parker's music, which manages the trick of transplanting the spirit of 69 to 2015 without seeming simply retro.
News & Media
Through the dissolution of a suburban marriage - by way of boredom, lovelessness and the fact that, when the wife's pruning shears match her gardening gloves, it is no accident - the film suggests there is beauty next to you, that you can reach out and touch it, that people are not what they seem and that everyone's life is infinitely more interesting than they think it is.
News & Media
The feeling here was more profound, and infinitely warmer.
News & Media
Most likely guess is that it was commissioned by a Chinese mortality consultancy with the aim of making western teens even more blasé about their infinitely short spell on earth than they already are.
News & Media
Infinitely more difficult would be the new Cadbury bar with Oreo filling that had taken my breath away when I spotted it at the till of Country Stores the other day.
News & Media
I rationalised it in so many ways over the years: it must be my fault somehow (no), illness (all tests proved negative), the stresses of a demanding job (though mine was infinitely more stressful than yours).
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Wednesday, whose exit from the Cup at the hands of Manchester City had been infinitely more honourable, had their regular goalkeeper Keiren Westwood and the midfielder Chris Maguire back, and the visitors were more impressive from the start, Jacques Maghoma coming close to opening the scoring three times in the opening quarter.
News & Media
Nevertheless, each subplot this year feels fleshed out and infinitely more satisfying than the scattershot kitchen sinkery of Asylum and Coven, what with their zombies, aliens, demons, mutants and Stevie Nicks-es.
News & Media
Terry Sanderson, the president of the National Secular Society, also welcomed the "massive step forward", but said the Scouts would have done better to follow the "infinitely superior" example set by the Guides.
News & Media
The Tyneside landscape had seemed infinitely less harsh when, with Newcastle playing quite well, Ayoze Pérez pounced on Jordi Amat's mistake to tap Newcastle ahead from three yards.
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Whether you're using risotto or the simpler method recommended by Locatelli, it is far easier to allow the rice to cool and absorb any excess liquid before attempting anything further – I don't find much difference between the cool and chilled versions, but the latter is an infinitely better bet from a food safety point of view.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "infinitely" to emphasize a quality or extent that is without any practical limit. It's effective when you want to convey something as virtually boundless or unlimited.
Common error
Avoid using "infinitely" when a measurable or quantifiable term would be more appropriate. For instance, instead of saying "infinitely many", consider specifying a large but finite number if the context allows.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "infinitely" is as an adverb, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to express a limitless or exceedingly high degree. According to Ludwig, the phrase is correct and usable in written English. Examples from Ludwig show it modifying adjectives like 'appealing', 'warmer', and 'short'.
Frequent in
News & Media
47%
Formal & Business
28%
Science
25%
Less common in
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "infinitely" functions as an adverb used to express something without limits, as affirmed by Ludwig. Its most frequent contexts are News & Media and Formal & Business, reflecting a formal to neutral register. To enhance clarity, avoid using it in measurable situations. Alternatives include "endlessly" and "boundlessly". Its role is to emphasize that a certain quality or extent is virtually boundless. Examples from Ludwig demonstrate its correct usage in various contexts.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
endlessly
Focuses on the continuous, never-ending aspect.
boundlessly
Emphasizes the lack of boundaries or limits.
immeasurably
Highlights the inability to measure or quantify.
vastly
Indicates a very large extent or degree.
exceedingly
Stresses a high degree or level.
immensely
Focuses on the large size or extent.
limitlessly
Highlights the absence of any limits.
without limit
A more explicit way of saying there are no restrictions.
to a great extent
A more formal way to express a high degree.
to an unlimited degree
Explicitly states that there is no limit to the degree.
FAQs
How can I use "infinitely" in a sentence?
The word "infinitely" functions as an adverb to intensify adjectives or verbs. For example, "The possibilities are "infinitely vast"" or "The task is "infinitely complex"".
What words can I use instead of "infinitely"?
Depending on the context, you can use "endlessly", "boundlessly", or "immeasurably" as alternatives to "infinitely".
Is it correct to say "infinitely better"?
Yes, "infinitely better" is grammatically correct and commonly used to express that something is considerably superior. It suggests a difference that is not just significant, but practically without limit. For example: "This solution is "infinitely better" than the last one".
What's the difference between "infinitely" and "extremely"?
"Extremely" denotes a very high degree, whereas "infinitely" implies a limitless or boundless extent. Using "infinitely" suggests a degree that is so large it is beyond measure, which is stronger than "extremely".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
88%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested