Synonyms for

Fully

Verb / ˈfʊli: / Another word for fully — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

completely, entirely, or wholly

Synonyms & similar words

full amply tothefull meagerly infull completely entirely wholly totally absolutely thoroughly utterly perfectly altogether quite exactly precisely

Synonyms by register

Formal

completely entirely wholly thoroughly

Informal

totally absolutely all the way completely

Literary

utterly altogether quite

Antonyms

partially incompletely barely scarcely slightly somewhat

Common collocations

  • fully aware
  • fully understand
  • fully equipped
  • fully developed
  • fully operational
  • fully committed
  • fully satisfied

Word family

adverb fully

Usage note

Often used to emphasize completeness or to the greatest extent possible. Can sometimes be redundant if the verb already implies completeness, e.g., 'fully finished'.

Example sentences

  1. She fully believes in herself and her abilities.
  2. He fully understands the instructions now.
  3. The cake was fully baked and ready to eat.
  4. I fully support your decision to go back to school.
  5. The team fully prepared for the big game.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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