Words / B1

FUL-ee/ˈfʊli/

Fully means completely: fully aware; fully funded; read fully. Completely and entirely are close. Quite is weaker. Do not use fully with adjectives that already mean “complete” in a clumsy way (fully unique is disputed). Fully booked is a set travel phrase.

Meaning

Completely; to the highest degree.

Examples

• “Read the rubric fully before you start writing.”
• “The place was fully booked, which is why they opened a waiting list.”

Good to know

fully + adjective/verb; fully aware / funded / booked. Close: completely / entirely. Weaker: quite. Travel: fully booked.

Near in meaning

completely

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