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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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
California’s last housing bond, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, authorized $4 billion for various affordable housing programs, though the funds were fully allocated by the end of 2024.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
At the same time, citizenship confers the right to fully take part in the country’s democratic process, and is also regarded as an important milestone for people to strive towards, in their attempts to try to integrate and feel ‘at home’ in the country.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In 2023 the company was fully acquired by Fidim, the investment holding of the Rovati family, known for its pharmaceutical business.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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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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