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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Mikala grew up taking annual family trips to Austin to visit her grandmother, an Austinite since 1975, and has fully adopted the Texas lifestyle since moving to the Lone Star State in 2018. Ricardo B. Brazziell, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026 Larger houses often work with multiple casters and suppliers, making the transition to fully traceable gold a logistical challenge. Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026 Opened in 2021, Nayara Bocas del Toro is entirely off the grid and nearly fully solar-powered. John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 And that is fully supported by the American people. NBC news, 1 Feb. 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 6 Feb. 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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