fully
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,538 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,912 times across 175,173 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form) also: to the full, full fully grownhe didn't fully understand
- sufficiently; more than adequately also: amply the evidence amply (or fully) confirms our suspicionsthey were fully (or amply) fed
- referring to a quantity also: in full the amount was paid in full
fully in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Because you were fully satisfied that I knew how to handle the cards.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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He might look at some of my machines that I haven't got fully patented yet.
Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera · Victor Appleton · Chapter 1
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This situation was fully explained to him, and he understood and kept us to the bargain.
The Reflections of Ambrosine: A Novel · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1
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The trail bent abruptly to the right; a gulf fully two thousand feet deep was at his feet!
A Phyllis of the Sierras · Bret Harte · Chapter 1
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The footman piloted them, merely touching his hat quickly to Emily, being fully aware that she could take care of herself.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1