Completely

Pronunciation: /kəmˈplitli/

Definitions of completely

adverb Completely is an adverb that describes the manner or degree of an action or state. It means to the fullest extent or degree; totally; entirely.

Example Sentences

A1 She completely forgot her keys at home.

A2 He completely finished his homework before dinner.

B1 The project was completely successful thanks to the team's hard work.

B2 The new software update completely changed the user interface.

C1 The company completely restructured its business model to adapt to the changing market.

C2 Her performance in the play was completely mesmerizing, leaving the audience in awe.

Examples of completely in a Sentence

formal The research project was completely thorough in its analysis of the data.

informal I completely forgot to bring my umbrella today.

slang She completely aced that test, no doubt about it.

figurative His heart was completely shattered after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of completely

• past tense: completed
• plural: completely
• comparative: more completely
• superlative: most completely
• present tense: complete
• future tense: will complete
• perfect tense: have completed
• continuous tense: is completing
• singular: completely
• positive degree: completely
• infinitive: to complete
• gerund: completing
• participle: completed

Origin and Evolution of completely

First Known Use: 1375 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'completely' originated from the combination of the prefix 'com-' meaning 'together' or 'intensive' and the word 'plete' meaning 'full'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'completely' has retained its original meaning of 'fully' or 'entirely', but has also come to be used in a more casual or colloquial sense to emphasize the extent or degree of something.