fully

adverb

ful·​ly ˈfu̇(l)-lē How to pronounce fully (audio)
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 finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025 The chairs fully recline and can be locked in an upright or laid back position, ensuring safety and stability. Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 May 2025 The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 May 2025 In March, his administration reportedly planned to direct Congress to rescind CPB funding—as both NPR and PBS are fully funded through 2027—but according to PBS, budget director Russell Vought has yet to send over any guidance. ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025 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 8 May. 2025.

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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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