B1adverblanguage
US/kəmˈpliːt.li/
UK/kəmˈpliːt.li/
in every way or as much as possible; totally
In context
I completely forgot about the meeting this morning.
The city has changed completely since I was a child.
I'm not completely sure, but I think the shop closes at nine.
Words that go with completely
adverb + adjective
- completely differentLife in the countryside is completely different.
- not completelyThe job is not completely finished yet.
- completely freeThe museum is completely free on Sundays.
adverb + verb
- completely forgetSorry, I completely forgot your birthday.
- completely agreeI completely agree with what you said.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I completely agree with you about this problem very much.Correct: I completely agree with you about this problem.