completely
gb/kəmplˈitli/ us/kəmplˈitli/
A2
Inglés
~ 1200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
A2
property
1
Totally; in every way
Fully and in every way.
Patrón de uso:
completely [adjective/adverb]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'completely' with 'very'. 'Very' modifies adjectives to show a high degree, while 'completely' means fully or totally, often with adjectives that have absolute qualities (e.g., 'completely full', not usually 'very full').
Sinónimos
totally (Very close in meaning, but 'totally' can sound slightly more informal or emphatic.)
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entirely ('Entirely' is slightly more formal and often used in writing.)
Antónimos
partially (Means 'in part', which is the opposite of 'completely'.)
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incompletely (Direct opposite, meaning 'not fully'.)
Colocaciones
completely different
|completely wrong
|completely new
|completely alone
|completely destroyed
Temas
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She was completely honest about what happened.
- The room was completely dark after the lights went out.
- I completely forgot about the meeting.
- He was completely satisfied with the result.
- This is a completely new approach to the problem.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The box is completely empty.
- I am completely ready for the test.
- It is completely dark outside.
- She is completely happy today.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
completely
AFI
GB/kəmplˈitli/
US/kəmplˈitli/
Sílabas y acento
com - pletely (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pletely)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: completely
- Plural: completelies
Familia de palabras
Forms
completelies
noun
Core family
complete
adjective A2
completion
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
incomplete
adjective B1
incompletely
adverb
Advanced or less common
completeness
noun
Expresiones
completely agree
1/kəmplˈitli əɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Totally share an opinion
To think exactly the same as someone else.
Ejemplos
- I completely agree with your point.
- We completely agree on this matter.
completely clear
1/kəmplˈitli klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Totally easy to understand/see
Easy to understand or see in every way.
Ejemplos
- His instructions were completely clear.
- The sky was completely clear after the storm.
completely different
1/kəmplˈitli dˈɪfɹənt/
fixed phrase
Totally not the same
Very different in every way.
Ejemplos
- Her idea is completely different from mine.
- The two versions of the story are completely different.
completely understand
1/kəmplˈitli ˌʌndɚstˈænd/
fixed phrase
Fully understand something
To know and follow something exactly.
Ejemplos
- I completely understand your concern.
- She completely understands the problem.
completely wrong
1/kəmplˈitli ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Totally incorrect
Not correct at all.
Ejemplos
- Your answer is completely wrong.
- I was completely wrong about him.