holding as much as possible and having no empty space
The glass was full and water spilled over the rim.
She stuffed her backpack until it was full of books.
completely; to the greatest possible extent or degree.
Please read the instructions fully before starting the test.
The factory has fully switched to renewable energy sources.
✦ From Middle English fulliche, formed from full + -ly.
the whole system of rules that a society or government creates and enforces to keep order and protect people
Everyone must follow the law to keep society safe and fair.
The judge reminded the courtroom that nobody is above the law.
✦ Old English lagu “ordinance, rule” from Old Norse *lagu* “something laid down.”
in a way that avoids danger, damage, or mistakes by paying close attention to what you are doing
She carried the sleeping baby carefully up the stairs.
The chemist poured the acid carefully into the beaker.
✦ From the adjective “careful” + adverbial suffix “-ly,” first recorded in Middle English.
in a thorough and attentive way, so that every detail is checked or considered
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the test.
The detective examined the clue carefully.
in a way that achieves the desired aim or brings a good result
After months of practice, Mia successfully completed her first marathon.
The firefighters successfully rescued the kitten from the tall tree.
