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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Ben Allen, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
The Knights have had to wait to fully appreciate Barnett’s impact.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Returning to her video, Saint John suggested Cohen may not have been fully aware of the realities of the role.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
In Ohio and elsewhere, the social trauma from the pandemic has yet to fully heal.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fully. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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