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Completely Kəmˈpliːtli I Building Adverb Imagined Forgotten Destroyed

Word3 completely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /kəmˈpliːtli/ /kəmˈpliːtli/
Example
  • it was completely different from how i had imagined it.
  • i've completely forgotten her name.
  • the building was completely destroyed by the explosion.
  • the technique is completely new.
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completely

(adverb)/kəmˈpliːtli/ /kəmˈpliːtli/
  1. in every way possible; in every part
    • SYNONYM totally
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    • It was completely different from how I had imagined it.
    • I've completely forgotten her name.
    • The building was completely destroyed by the explosion.
    • The technique is completely new.
    • This practice is completely unacceptable.
    • Remove the cake from the tin and leave to cool completely.
    • The waiter completely ignored my request.
    • He should recover completely in time.
    • I agree completely with what you say.

    Extra Examples

    • I was aware of what was going on, but didn't completely understand it.
    • We were completely and utterly broke.
    • What he did was completely wrong and inexcusable.
    • The 1960s building boom in Zürich completely changed the rural landscape.
    • Allow one day for the silicone to dry completely.
    • Two of the frescoes are completely lost, though their subjects are known.
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