B2adverb 2K

Fully

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfʊli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfʊli/"]/

Meaning of Fully

completely

In simple words: completely or totally

Fully in a sentence

• I **fully understand** your motives.
• She never **fully recovered** from the accident.
• She **fully supports** her daughter's plans.
• We are **fully aware** of the dangers.
• The classrooms are **fully equipped**.
• Everyone **cooperated fully** with the investigation.
• The disease affects fully 30 per cent of the population.

How to use Fully

Use 'fully' to emphasize that something is done to the highest degree. Avoid using it in very casual speech where simpler words like 'really' may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

fully + adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'fully' as 'full'—imagine a glass filled to the top with water.

Related words

Collocations with Fully

• fully aware
• fully prepared
• fully understand
• fully loaded
• fully engage

Synonyms for Fully

• completely
• entirely
• totally
• wholly
• thoroughly

Opposites of Fully

• partially
• incompletely
• slightly

Common mistakes with Fully

• Using 'fully' in place of 'very' which is not always correct.
• Confusing 'fully' with 'fill' in terms of spelling.
• 'Fully' is sometimes misused in contexts where 'entirely' or 'completely' fit better.

Frequently asked questions about Fully

What does Fully mean?

completely or totally

What is the definition of Fully?

completely

How do you use Fully in a sentence?

I **fully understand** your motives.

Can you give another example of Fully?

She never **fully recovered** from the accident.

What are synonyms for Fully?

Common alternatives include completely, entirely, totally, wholly, thoroughly.

What is the opposite of Fully?

Opposite meanings include partially, incompletely, slightly.

What words go with Fully?

It commonly pairs with fully aware, fully prepared, fully understand, fully loaded, fully engage.

What are common mistakes when using Fully?

Using 'fully' in place of 'very' which is not always correct. Confusing 'fully' with 'fill' in terms of spelling. 'Fully' is sometimes misused in contexts where 'entirely' or 'completely' fit better.

How do you pronounce Fully?

US: /["/ˈfʊli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfʊli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fully?

Use 'fully' to emphasize that something is done to the highest degree. Avoid using it in very casual speech where simpler words like 'really' may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Fully?

"Fully" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.