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'Completely' is an adverb. It is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed or to what extent something occurs. The definition of 'completely' is entirely or fully, without any part left out.
Completely
The word 'completely' originates from the Latin word 'completus', which is the past participle of 'complere', meaning 'to fill up, to complete'. It was later adopted into Middle English as 'compleet', and evolved into the modern English form 'completely'.
The word 'completely' is pronounced as /kəmˈpliːtli/. It can be phonetically written as "kuhm-PLEET-lee."
The word 'completely' can be used in a sentence like this: "She completely understood the instructions after they were explained again." For correct spelling and usage, it's important to remember that 'completely' is an adverb and should be used to modify verbs or adjectives, and to ensure it is not confused with similar-sounding words like 'compleatly,' which is incorrect. Additionally, using 'completely' in contexts that require a more nuanced expression of partiality might lead to ambiguity, so it's essential to assess whether it accurately conveys the intended meaning.