HyperDic: fully

English > 3 senses of the word fully:
ADVERBallfully, to the full, fullto the greatest degree or extent
allfully, amplysufficiently
allfully, in fullreferring to a quantity
fully > pronunciation
Soundsfuh'liy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > fully: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningTo the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; ('full' in this sense is used as a combining form).
Examples
  • "fully grown"
  • "he didn't fully understand"
Synonymsto the full, full
Usage ofcombining formA bound form used only in compounds
Spanishcompletamente, plenamente
Adjectivesfullcomplete in extent or degree and in every particular
English > fully: 3 senses > adverb 2
Meaningsufficiently; more than adequately.
Examples
  • "the evidence amply (or fully) confirms our suspicions"
  • "they were fully (or amply) fed"
Synonymamply
Oppositemeagerly, sparingly, slenderly, meagrelyTo a meager degree or in a meager manner
Spanishampliamente, generosamente
English > fully: 3 senses > adverb 3
Meaningreferring to a quantity.
Synonymin full
Catalanen ple

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