fully
adverb
ful·ly
ˈfu̇(l)-lē 
1
: in a full manner or degree : completely
2
: at least
fully nine tenths of us
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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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Abigail Adams, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Thanks to the ship's mobility, the captain can adjust the location for clear skies, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience as the moon fully obscures the sun.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The cabinet is now charged with drafting a policy statement - a broad outline of the upcoming government’s approach and priorities - and will then need a vote of confidence from Lebanon’s parliament to be fully empowered.
—Reuters, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Yet, the British and French never got a chance to fully implement their plan.
—Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 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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