Completely Definition & Meaning

completely
adverb
  1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"
  2. so as to be complete; with everything necessary; "he had filled out the form completely"; "the apartment was completely furnished"

"Completely" in song lyrics

See how completely is used in real songs:

  • "I knew cause the body did a windmill completely"
    Benefit — Supreme
  • "Jails can't keep me, I'm back completely"
    D. Don f/ Redman
  • "Raise their seed, until all these minds that are rusting completely"
    Eligh — Positive Dreams

Usage tips for "completely"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "completely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for completely to find words that pair well.

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