fully — Completely and entirely; to the greatest degree possible. Used to emphasize the complete extent or degree of something.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Completely and entirely; to the greatest degree possible. Used to emphasize the complete extent or degree of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊli/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery is fully charged, so I can survive a zombie apocalypse!
- She is fully prepared for the TOEFL exam after studying for six months.
- I fully support your decision to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
fully
ADVERB[/ˈfʊli/]
Completely and entirely; to the greatest degree possible. Used to emphasize the complete extent or degree of something.
Completely and entirely; to the greatest degree possible. Used to emphasize the complete extent or degree of something.
The woolly mammoth fully protects against the bully!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'full' meaning 'complete, filled up' combined with the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. The base word 'full' comes from Proto-Germanic and is related to words meaning 'to fill' in many Indo-European languages.
Breakdown
full (complete, filled) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My phone battery is fully charged, so I can survive a zombie apocalypse!”
“She is fully prepared for the TOEFL exam after studying for six months.”
“I fully support your decision to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
“The project is fully funded by the government.”
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