fully

adverb

ˈfu̇(l)-lē How to pronounce fully (audio)
Definition of fullynext
1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm

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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details wanted to be fully involved in the project

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Recent Examples of fully Addressing bioaccumulation Bioaccumulation cannot be fully reversed and must therefore be prevented by minimizing exposure to toxic substances. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 When fully deployed, the titanium lockbar moves directly behind the blade tang to establish lockup. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Now she’s fully thrown herself into researching her American crime story, even tagging along with the crash reconstruction unit of a highway patrol in North Dakota. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Berrigan said that the jury would have to decide if Scott could be considered fully functional. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
  1. completely
  2. systematically
  3. totally
  4. thoroughly
  5. quite
  6. perfectly
  7. wholly
  8. all
Adverb
  • The superconductivity weakened with the screening and was eventually completely suppressed.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While Barrett suggests a whole world of lore that goes unexplored, the film’s climax is completely missing in action.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • County investigators say the insurer systematically underpaid and suppressed smoke-damage claims, leaving families unable to afford toxin testing or remediation and turning insurance into a barrier to long-term recovery.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tenant, in other words, is systematically choosing counterparties that are younger than its own product line.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • Tech in a totally different world Spears’ MTV performance was also one of the first set-designing jobs led by Ray Winkler, the CEO and design director of STUFISH Entertainment Architects.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • How the Phillies then scored six runs in, like, the next 38 seconds is both totally wacky and totally on brand.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of totally
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  • Hahn said that the opposing viewpoints could have been more thoroughly debated, had the project been subject to CEQA review.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Three turns on each side is sufficient to thoroughly lube the entire chain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • If your lawn grass was already quite thin, topdressing with a thin layer of quality topsoil is recommended.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As a shocking chart by the Wall Street Journal illustrates, the amount of capital spent on non-data center construction in the US has quite literally fallen off a cliff, while the capital deployed to build data centers soars into the stratosphere.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • On the plus side, Ritchson and Wilson display a winning chemistry, their contrasting physicality and acting styles working perfectly for their characters.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • What ensues is, in a purely visceral way, wholly transfixing.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Demand for jewelry outside the typical, as a reflection of personality or individual values, sees more buyers searching for ways to create items wholly unique to their tastes.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • Except isn’t that what college football is all about in September?
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In those 53 seasons, how many games did STATS find featuring 10 runs (at least four by each team), eight walks (at least three by each team) and a lead change — all after an uneventful, run-free, first two outs in the top of the ninth?
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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