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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Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Our goal was to flip that script and build a brand that made people with acne-prone skin feel seen, confident and allowed to show up fully in their real life.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Leung said his performance approach has shifted over the years toward conveying emotion through minimal physical detail rather than overt expression – a mode that only registers fully on the big screen.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 June 2026
Freeman stepped fully clear of his father’s shadow, cementing himself in US Soccer lore by scoring a decisive World Cup goal to defeat Australia 2-0 and guarantee the United States a spot in the Round of 32.
—David Close, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 21 Jun. 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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