fully
Americanadverb
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entirely or wholly.
You should be fully done with the work by now.
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quite or at least.
Fully half the class attended the ceremony.
adverb
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to the greatest degree or extent; totally; entirely
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amply; sufficiently; adequately
they were fully fed
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at least
it was fully an hour before she came
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of fully
First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English fullīce; equivalent to full 1 + -ly
Example Sentences
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Readers are fully capable of determining for themselves whether a work has value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Asked about Grande's decision to retire from live performance for what she has called "a long, long, long, long, long time", fans said they were fully in support.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The higher tax bill might not be fully apparent until the following tax year, or if the county issues a supplemental tax bill.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Insurance companies will still be required to fully cover all childhood vaccines on the CDC schedule, including those now designated as optional.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
He opened the door fully and gestured for them to enter.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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