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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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
These trees often lack the hardiness to recover from cold damage if their roots haven’t fully settled.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
To fully explore Piedmont’s countryside and wine regions, renting a car is highly recommended.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 27 Sep. 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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