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completely

adv. degree
A2 Elementary Oxford US //kəmˈpɫitɫi// UK //kəmplˈiːtli// com·plete·ly General-service

adv. to the greatest degree possible. You use it to show that something is finished or 100% true.

adv. to a full or entire extent; totally and without exception.


SIMPLE

The room is completely empty.

CONTEXTUAL

I completely forgot about our meeting because I was so busy with the new project.

COMPLEX

The landscape was completely transformed by the heavy snowfall, leaving the familiar landmarks unrecognizable under a thick white blanket.

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Origin

From complete + -ly.

Usage

Degree adverb — typically placed before the adjective, adverb, or verb it modifies.

Pitfall

I completely am happyI am completely happyAdverbs of degree usually follow the verb 'to be' rather than preceding it.

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