# completely

/kəmˈpɫitɫi/ (US) · /kəmplˈiːtli/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/completely
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. totally or 100%

adverb · CEFR A2

to the greatest degree possible; totally.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. thoroughly or finished

adverb · CEFR B1

in a way that is finished or includes every part.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The room is completely empty.
- I completely forgot about our meeting because I was so busy with the new project.
- The landscape was completely transformed by the heavy snowfall, leaving the familiar landmarks unrecognizable under a thick white blanket.

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