Definition
in every way or as much as possible: I agree with you completely. She's completely mad. He'd completely changed — I didn't recognize him.
Usage notes
- The word completely modifies adjectives and verbs to indicate total extent or degree.
- Common synonyms include entirely, totally, wholly.
- Typical constructions: completely + adjective (completely mad), completely + past participle (completely changed).
Examples
- I agree with you completely.
- She is completely mad.
- He'd completely changed; I didn't recognize him.
Related forms
- completely (adv): to a very great extent
- complete (adj/verb): having all parts; to finish
Author's summary
A concise dictionary sense describing total extent, illustrated by three example sentences showing different adjective and verb uses.
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Cambridge Dictionary — 2025-12-03