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completely

adverb

  1. as a whole, fully
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Pronunciation: /kəmˈpliːtli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English complete Middle English -ly English -ly English completely From complete + -ly.

  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.

  2. To the fullest extent or degree; totally.

    He is completely mad.

    I had occasion […] to make a somewhat long business trip to Chicago, and on my return […] I found Farrar awaiting me in the railway station. He smiled his wonted fraction by way of greeting, […], and finally leading me to his buggy, turned and drove out of town. I was completely mystified at such an unusual proceeding.