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Completely

/kəmˈpliːt.li/
adverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    To the utmost degree; entirely, totally, or thoroughly.

    "I am completely satisfied with the results of the project."
  2. 2

    In every respect or part; absolutely.

    "The schedule was completely changed due to unforeseen circumstances."

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The word 'completely' originates from the Latin 'completus', meaning 'filled up' or 'finished', which evolved through Old French 'complet' before entering Middle English as 'compleet'. Over time, it has come to signify totality or fullness in various contexts.

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