fully
adverb
ful·ly
ˈfu̇(l)-lē 
1
: in a full manner or degree : completely
2
: at least
fully nine tenths of us
Synonyms
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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Her employer offers a 401(k) plan and fully matches a worker’s contributions up to $5,000 each year.
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The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Protect their right to fully utilize facilities specifically designed for seniors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Responding to a lawsuit last year that Maui County filed against the utility, Hawaiian Electric blamed the county for failing to fully extinguish that fire, which the utility said was reignited and the cause of the blaze that destroyed Lahaina.
—Brianna Sacks and Anumita Kaur The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 21 Apr. 2024
The promise of a fully autonomous vehicle has long been key to Tesla’s lofty valuation.
—Dana Hull, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
Star leadership and staff are keenly aware that the bridges of engagement and trust that will lead to better coverage of our diverse Black communities — and more importantly stronger relationships with them — won’t be fully repaired in just a few years.
—The Star’s Leadership Team, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
The national police force created in its place has never had the resources or personnel to fully replace the military, said Jean-Max Bellerive, a former Haitian prime minister.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
In January, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case and allowed Idaho to fully enforce its law in the meantime.
—USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
As darkness fully descended, the crowd shrieked and screamed and oohed and aahed.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Protect their right to fully utilize facilities specifically designed for seniors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Responding to a lawsuit last year that Maui County filed against the utility, Hawaiian Electric blamed the county for failing to fully extinguish that fire, which the utility said was reignited and the cause of the blaze that destroyed Lahaina.
—Brianna Sacks and Anumita Kaur The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 21 Apr. 2024
The promise of a fully autonomous vehicle has long been key to Tesla’s lofty valuation.
—Dana Hull, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
Star leadership and staff are keenly aware that the bridges of engagement and trust that will lead to better coverage of our diverse Black communities — and more importantly stronger relationships with them — won’t be fully repaired in just a few years.
—The Star’s Leadership Team, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
The national police force created in its place has never had the resources or personnel to fully replace the military, said Jean-Max Bellerive, a former Haitian prime minister.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
In January, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case and allowed Idaho to fully enforce its law in the meantime.
—USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
As darkness fully descended, the crowd shrieked and screamed and oohed and aahed.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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