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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National Park Service needs at least 15% to as much as 25% more staff on the ground in order to fully meet its mandate.
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The battle between Evanston and Northwestern blew up anew after the university announced plans for a new football stadium on the existing Central Street footprint, fully funded to the tune of some of some $850 million by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan family.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
National Park Service needs at least 15% to as much as 25% more staff on the ground in order to fully meet its mandate.
—Conor Knighton, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
In order to fully explore the full potential of the music and story universe of the project, the Paradiddle Pictures Guidance Award goes to the Magic Whistle.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
The battle between Evanston and Northwestern blew up anew after the university announced plans for a new football stadium on the existing Central Street footprint, fully funded to the tune of some of some $850 million by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan family.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 23 Mar. 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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