FULLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fully mean? 

• FULLY (adverb)
  The adverb FULLY has 3 senses:

1. to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; ('full' in this sense is used as a combining form)

2. sufficiently; more than adequately

3. referring to a quantity

  Familiarity information: FULLY used as an adverb is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FULLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

To the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; ('full' in this sense is used as a combining form)

Synonyms:

full; fully; to the full

Context example:

full-fledged

Domain usage:

combining form (a bound form used only in compounds)

Pertainym:

full (complete in extent or degree and in every particular)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Sufficiently; more than adequately

Synonyms:

amply; fully

Context example:

they were fully (or amply) fed

Sense 3

Meaning:

Referring to a quantity

Synonyms:

fully; in full

Context example:

the amount was paid in full

 Context examples 

Oddly, on the same weekend, November 23-24, Mars will fully oppose Uranus at 180-degrees, often considered to be an aspect of separation (but not always).

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

The proceedings against the page broke down for want of evidence, and the Brook Street Mystery, as it was called, has never until now been fully dealt with in any public print.

(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“I fancy that, for some few years, you will find your time very fully occupied,” said he.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

"When we are born, the circuits which process body sensations are not fully developed, so the establishment of such networks is a crucial developmental milestone for newborns," he continued.

(Baby Hiccups Key to Brain Development, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A fully developed elliptical galaxy is a gas-deficient gathering of ancient stars theorized to develop from the inside out, with a compact core marking its beginnings.

(Telescopes Uncover Early Construction of Giant Galaxy, NASA)

Monkeys treated 3 days after virus exposure—at which point they showed evidence of advanced disease—developed only mild symptoms and fully recovered.

(Lipid Nanoparticle Therapeutic Treats Ebola in Monkeys, NIH)

For example, we still do not fully understand how the brain performs such functions as memorization, learning, and forgetting, and how the brain becomes alert and returns to calm.

(Neuromorphic Metallic Nanowire Network Shows Human Brain-Like Functions, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

While these tilted objects begin to reveal the three-dimensional structure within their spiral arms, fully understanding the overall shape of a spiral galaxy requires an edge-on view — such as this one of NGC 1055.

(A Galaxy on the Edge, ESO)

These tables can be fully adjusted to suit the height of the user, depending on whether they want to sit or stand while working.

(Spending more time standing helps increase energy expenditure and combats the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, University of Granada)

Scientists still don't fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease.

(New Link Found between Alzheimer's & Gum Disease Bacteria, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)