вовсе

This is the 1399th most frequent Russian word.

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вовсе

"Вовсе" means "entirely," "absolutely," or "not at all" (depending on context).


The word 'вовсе' intensifies the negation, emphasizing that it's absolutely not a problem.

Это вовсе не проблема.

This is not a problem at all.


Here, 'вовсе' implies totality or completely forgot about something.

Я вовсе забыл о встрече.

I entirely forgot about the meeting.


In this context, 'вовсе' is used to affirmatively deny a misunderstanding, stressing that it's absolutely not the case.

Он вовсе не глупый человек.

He is not a stupid person at all.