fully

adverb

ful·​ly ˈfu̇(l)-lē How to pronounce fully (audio)
1
: in a full manner or degree : completely
2
: at least
fully nine tenths of us

Examples of fully in a Sentence

He fully recovered from the operation. They will never fully appreciate their luck. The house is fully furnished. When will the tree be fully grown?
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If those conversations do happen, Dr. Brady stresses the importance of listening fully and without judgment. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Seems like old collaborators are coming around to explore Del Toro’s acting arsenal more fully. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 Today, the average date night tends to be a bit more than just dinner and a movie, something that Donald is fully aware of. Okla Jones, Essence, 15 May 2025 With 13 major islands, each one offers a unique natural story, making a knowledgeable guide essential to fully experience the region. Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fully

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fully was before the 12th century

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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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fully

adverb
ful·​ly ˈfu̇l-(l)ē How to pronounce fully (audio)
1
: in a full manner : in every way or detail : completely
2
: at least
fully 90 percent of us

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