completely
//kəmˈpliːtli//
Forms
- Comparative
- more completely
- Superlative
- most completely
Definitions
1.In a complete manner; thoroughly.
- Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number “2” pencil.
- I will have completely finished my degree by next July, when my thesis has been properly edited.
- She completely abandoned her Tuesdays at home, and did not return the visits of those who had called upon her.
2.To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
- Our future may lie beyond our vision, but it is not completely beyond our control.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #926
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Etymology tree
English complete
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English completely
From complete + -ly.