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Definition of fully

fully

/ˈfʊl.i/
ful · ly
Adjective:full
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• adverb

1

Completely or entirely; to the furthest extent.

Example

"The patient has fully recovered from the surgery and can return to work."

2

No less or fewer than; at least (used to emphasize a quantity, measure, or amount).

Example

"Fully half of the survey respondents expressed support for the new environmental policy."

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• Rhymes for fully

• Nearby Words

fuller
fullish
fullness
fully
fulmar
fulvetta
fumble

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English fullice, meaning 'completely' or 'entirely', formed from the adjective full and the adverbial suffix -lice (modern -ly).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fully
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