ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Completely

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kəmˈpliːtli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Completely is an adverb meaning In a complete manner; thoroughly.

Meaning

In a complete manner; thoroughly.

More Meanings

  1. To the fullest extent or degree; totally.

Example Sentences

He is completely mad.
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.

Synonyms for completely

Depending on context, synonyms include fully, totally, utterly, absolutely, all-out, blind.

Antonyms for completely

Common opposites include barely, half-assedly, hardly, incompletely, inconsistently, moderately.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wholly, entirely, totally, altogether, whole, all.

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