- to the full; completely; entirely; thoroughly
- abundantly; amply
- at least: fully two hours later
Origin of fully
Middle English fulli from Old English fullice from full, fullfully
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adverb
- Totally or completely: fully grown.
- At least: Fully half of the volunteers did not appear.
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Adverb
(comparative more fully, superlative most fully)
- In a full manner; without lack or defect.
- He fully met his responsibilities.
- In a full degree; to a full extent.
- He is fully capable of meeting his responsibilities.
- As a minimum; at least.
- fully committed
- fully well
Origin
full + -ly
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