Completely: meaning, definitions and examples

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completely

 

[ kษ™mหˆpliหtli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a comprehensive or thorough manner

To do something completely means to do it in a thorough or comprehensive manner, leaving nothing out.

Synonyms

absolutely, entirely, fully, totally, wholly.

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Word Description / Examples
completely

Typically used to describe something done or finished in all respects without any part left out.

  • She was completely honest with her feedback.
  • The project was completely successful.
totally

Informal and often used to emphasize the degree to which something is true or the extent to which something happens. Can sound casual or conversational.

  • She was totally surprised by the party.
  • The plan was totally ruined.
entirely

Used when referring to something that is whole or complete, often without involving anything else.

  • The story is entirely fictional.
  • She is entirely responsible for the event.
fully

Implies being fully or to the maximum extent, often used to indicate completeness in a practical or functional sense.

  • The room was fully furnished.
  • He fully understands the consequences.
wholly

More formal and literary, used to express that something is entirely or completely the case.

  • They are wholly committed to the project.
  • This theory is wholly inaccurate.
absolutely

Emphasizes the totality or an extreme extent, often used for strong assertions or to stress that there are no exceptions.

  • He is absolutely certain about his decision.
  • The plan was absolutely perfect.

Examples of usage

  • He completely forgot about the meeting.
  • She completely finished her homework before going to bed.
  • The house was completely renovated last year.
  • We completely misunderstood the instructions.
  • The project was completely successful.
Context #2 | Adverb

to the fullest extent possible

Completely can also mean to the fullest extent possible, without any limitations or restrictions.

Synonyms

implicitly, unconditionally, wholeheartedly, without reservation.

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Word Description / Examples
completely

Use in general situations to describe something done or finished fully or entirely.

  • She was completely exhausted after the long journey.
  • The project is completely finished.
unconditionally

Used to describe doing something without any conditions or limitations, often in the context of support or love.

  • She loves her children unconditionally.
  • I will support you unconditionally.
wholeheartedly

Refers to doing something with full and sincere enthusiasm or commitment.

  • She wholeheartedly embraced the new challenges.
  • They supported the new policy wholeheartedly.
implicitly

Used when something is understood, rather than directly stated, often indicating trust or faith.

  • He implicitly trusts her judgment.
  • They implicitly accepted the terms of the agreement.
without reservation

Used to indicate complete trust or agreement, typically suggesting no doubts or hesitations.

  • I can recommend him without reservation.
  • She accepted the offer without reservation.

Examples of usage

  • She completely trusts her best friend.
  • He completely supports the idea of starting a new business.
  • They completely believe in equality for all.

Translations

Translations of the word "completely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น completamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅ€ เคคเคฐเคน เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vollstรคndig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepenuhnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะฝั–ัั‚ัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ caล‚kowicie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŒๅ…จใซ (kanzen ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท complรจtement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ completamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tamamen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„์ „ํžˆ (wanjeonhi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุงู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zcela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบplne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎŒๅ…จๅœฐ (wรกnquรกn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popolnoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ algerlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamamilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ completamente

Etymology

The word 'completely' originated from the Old French word 'complet', which means 'full, finished, complete'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'completely' has been used to emphasize the extent or degree of something, indicating a thorough or absolute nature.

See also: complete, completed, completeness, completer, completing, completion, incomplete, incompletely, uncompleted.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,089, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.