Fully: meaning, definitions and examples

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fully

 

[ หˆfสŠli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a complete manner

completely, entirely, wholly

Synonyms

completely, entirely, wholly.

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Word Description / Examples
fully

Used when you want to express that something is done to the fullest extent, often implying thoroughness and satisfaction.

  • She was fully aware of the consequences.
  • The project is fully funded.
completely

Suitable when describing something that is done without any gaps or without leaving anything out.

  • I completely finished my homework.
  • They completely rebuilt the house after the flood.
entirely

Often used to emphasize totality, sometimes with a sense of entirety from start to finish.

  • The decision was entirely up to her.
  • The room was entirely empty when we arrived.
wholly

Often used when emphasizing something done completely in every way, usually in a positive or formal manner.

  • The plan is wholly ineffective.
  • The property is wholly owned by the company.

Examples of usage

  • She was fully aware of the consequences.
  • The project is fully funded by the government.
  • He fully supports the new initiative.
Context #2 | Adjective

having all the necessary or appropriate parts

complete, entire, whole

Synonyms

complete, entire, whole.

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Word Description / Examples
fully

Used to indicate that something is done to the greatest extent or degree. Often used in the context of completion or understanding.

  • She fully understands the consequences of her actions.
  • The new system is now fully operational.
complete

Indicates that something has all its parts or elements, or that a process or task has been finished. Often used to describe finishing a task or process.

  • He handed in his complete report.
  • The construction of the building is complete.
entire

Refers to the whole of something, with no parts missing. Often used to describe something in its totality.

  • She spent the entire day at the beach.
  • He read the entire book in one sitting.
whole

Similar to 'entire', it indicates the totality of something but is often used more informally. Can relate to physical objects or abstract concepts.

  • I ate the whole pizza.
  • The whole team is excited about the project.

Examples of usage

  • She gave a fully detailed explanation of the plan.
  • The car is fully equipped with the latest technology.

Translations

Translations of the word "fully" 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 รบplnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบplne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎŒๅ…จๅœฐ (wรกnquรกn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popolnoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alveg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‹า“ั‹ะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒ“ (sruliad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamamilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ completamente

Etymology

The word 'fully' originated from the Old English word 'fullice', meaning 'completely'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to convey a sense of completeness or totality. Over time, 'fully' has become a common adverb and adjective in modern English, emphasizing the thoroughness or entirety of something.

See also: full, fullness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #810 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.