fully
adverb
ful·ly
ˈfu̇(l)-lē 
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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Starship is meant to be fully reusable, with giant mechanical arms at the launch pads to catch the returning rocket stages.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Whisk the cream cheese into the hot vanilla ice cream base until fully melted and incorporated.
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Resting the batter gives the flour time to fully hydrate, allows the gluten to relax, and lets the leavening distribute evenly—all of which translate to better rise in the pan.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Starship is meant to be fully reusable, with giant mechanical arms at the launch pads to catch the returning rocket stages.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Whisk the cream cheese into the hot vanilla ice cream base until fully melted and incorporated.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Resting the batter gives the flour time to fully hydrate, allows the gluten to relax, and lets the leavening distribute evenly—all of which translate to better rise in the pan.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fully
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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fully
adverb
ful·ly
ˈfu̇l-(l)ē
1
: in a full manner : in every way or detail : completely
2
: at least
fully 90 percent of us
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