completely
Translation
totally, entirely, fully
Examples
I completely forgot about the meeting.
I completely forgot about the meeting.
The room was completely silent.
The room was completely silent.
Grammar Patterns
((completely)) + verb to do sth. completely I completely forgot about the meeting.
((completely)) + adjective completely ... The room was completely silent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: totally, entirely, fully; Antonyms: partially, incompletely
Etymology
From 'complete' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). 'Complete' is from Latin 'complere' (to fill up).
Memory Tips
The '-ly' at the end tells you it describes *how* something is done – completely!