Completely (Adverb)
Meaning 1
So as to be complete; with everything necessary; "he had filled out the form completely"; "the apartment was completely furnished".
Examples
- The entire system had been tested completely and was functioning as expected.
- She had finished writing the report, and it was completely edited by her colleague.
- By the time they arrived, the new house was completely decorated with beautiful furniture.
- His excellent presentation had been completely prepared the night before the conference.
- Their car was completely equipped with advanced navigation and entertainment systems.
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Meaning 2
To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"; "she felt right at home"; "he fell right into the trap".
Examples
- I am completely satisfied with my new phone.
- She completely forgot about our scheduled meeting.
- It was completely dark by the time we arrived.
- He was completely exhausted by the end of the competition.
- The two brothers were completely different from each other.