Fully
/ˈfʊli/
Definitions
Completely; entirely; to the greatest extent or degree.
/ˈfʊli/
In a complete or thorough way; entirely.
The restaurant was fully booked.
💡 Simply: It means totally or completely, like when your phone battery is *fully* charged, it means it's 100%.
👶 For kids: When something is 'fully' done, it means it's all the way done, like when you eat your *fully* plate of dinner!
More Examples
She was fully aware of the risks involved.
The system is now fully operational.
The team is fully committed to the project.
How It's Used
"The report was fully researched."
"The project is fully funded."
"He was fully aware of the consequences."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
fully understand
To comprehend completely.
"I *fully understand* the situation now."
fully loaded
Equipped with all available features or components.
"The new car is *fully loaded* with every possible option."
From Old English *fullīce*, from *full* (full) + *-līce* (suffix forming adverbs, meaning 'in a... manner').
The word 'fully' has been used in its current form since the late Middle English period, evolving from the Old English word 'fullīce'.
Memory tip
Think of filling a glass *fully* - no room for anything else!
Word Origin
"complete, filled"