fully
/ˈfʊli/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
To the full degree; completely or entirely. It shows that something is not partial or incomplete.
- She was fully aware of the risk.
- The room was fully booked.
- I am fully prepared for the interview.
Adinary Nuance
Fully is stronger and more complete than words like very or quite. Use fully when you mean “completely,” not just “a lot.” In formal writing, it often sounds careful and exact, especially in phrases like fully aware or fully support.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- hoàn toàn
- Spanish
- completamente
- Chinese
- 完全
- Japanese
- 完全に
- Korean
- 완전히
Etymology
Fully comes from Old English full, meaning “full,” with the adverb ending -ly. It has been used in English for many centuries.
Common phrases
fully awarefully preparedfully supportfully booked
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is fully the same as very?
- No. Fully means “completely.” Very means “to a high degree.”
- Can I use fully in formal writing?
- Yes. It is common in formal and academic writing.
- What is the difference between fully and completely?
- They are very similar. Fully often sounds a little more formal in some phrases.