Completley vs. Completely: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 15, 2023
"Completley" is incorrect; the correct spelling is "completely," meaning fully or entirely.
Which is correct: Completley or Completely
How to spell Completely?
Completley is Incorrect
Completely is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the root word "complete," then simply add "ly" at the end.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 15, 2023
The word has "complete" in it, which signifies that it should spell out the entire word "complete" before adding the "ly."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 15, 2023
Think of "ly" as a suffix you're tacking onto "complete" to make it an adverb.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 15, 2023
The correct form "completely" rhymes with "discreetly," unlike the incorrect "completley."
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023
Remember that "e" follows "l" in "completely," which is logical given that the root word is "complete."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 15, 2023
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Completley and Completely Definitions
Completely
Fully or to the utmost extent.
He was completely surprised by the news.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Completely
Having all necessary or normal parts, components, or steps; entire
A complete medical history.
A complete set of dishes.
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
(Botany) Having all principal parts, namely, the sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil or pistils. Used of a flower.
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
Having come to an end; concluded
The renovation of the kitchen is complete.
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
To make whole, with all necessary elements or parts
A second child would complete their family. Fill in the blanks to complete the form.
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
(Football) To throw (a forward pass) that is caught in bounds by a receiver.
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
(manner) In a complete manner
Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil.
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
(degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
He is completely mad.
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly');
He was wholly convinced
Entirely satisfied with the meal
It was completely different from what we expected
Was completely at fault
A totally new situation
The directions were all wrong
It was not altogether her fault
An altogether new approach
A whole new idea
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
So as to be complete; with everything necessary;
He had filled out the form completely
The apartment was completely furnished
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Sep 13, 2023
Completely
With no parts missing or lacking.
The puzzle was completely solved.
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Sep 16, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before completely?
Typically, no vowel is used before "completely" unless it's in the middle of a sentence.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 15, 2023
Why is it called completely?
Derived from the root word "complete," the suffix "ly" turns it into an adverb.
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Oct 15, 2023
Which preposition is used with completely?
"From," as in "completely from scratch."
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Oct 15, 2023
What is the verb form of completely?
The verb form of the root word is "complete."
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Oct 15, 2023
Is completely a negative or positive word?
Neutral; the connotation depends on context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 15, 2023
What is the singular form of completely?
Completely is an adverb, so it doesn't have a singular or plural form.
Sara Rehman
Oct 15, 2023
Which article is used with completely?
Generally no article is used with "completely" as it's an adverb.
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023
Which conjunction is used with completely?
"And," as in "fast and completely."
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023
How is completely used in a sentence?
"She completely forgot about the meeting."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 15, 2023
Which determiner is used with completely?
Generally, no determiner is used with adverbs.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 15, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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