fully

adverb

ful·​ly ˈfu̇(l)-lē How to pronounce fully (audio)
Synonyms of fullynext
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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The impacts of pumping take years, maybe decades to be fully manifested. Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026 While Pochettino said the substitution was purely precautionary, American fans will likely remain uneasy until Pulisic is back on the field and fully healthy. Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Cabins aren’t fully pressurized, so the gas in your stomach expands at altitude and leaves you bloated. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 Both families at the event on Wednesday were sold houses in Caldwell which were fully refurbished, according to Alissa Wood, a spokesperson for Hayden Homes. Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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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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