Word
completely
Phoneticscom·plete·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/kəmˈpɫitɫi/
UK/kəmplˈiːtli/
Adverb of degree
Definitions
01totally or 100%
A2 · Elementary
adv. to the greatest degree possible; totally.
adv. to the fullest extent or degree; used as an intensifier to indicate that something is absolute.
“The building was completely destroyed by the fire last night.”
“The research team found that the two chemical compounds were completely different in their reaction to heat, despite their similar appearance.”
Pitfall
I am completely agree with you.
I completely agree with you.
Do not use 'am' before 'completely' when it modifies a verb like 'agree'.
Synonyms
02thoroughly or finished
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in a way that is finished or includes every part.
adv. in a complete or thorough manner; leaving no part unfinished or unexamined.
“Make sure you have completely filled out the application form.”
“The auditor reviewed the financial records completely, ensuring that every transaction from the previous fiscal year was accounted for.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “completely” in context.
Etymology
From complete + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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