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   Full

   /fo͝ol/

   

   adjective

   • 1. containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space: "wastebaskets full of rubbish" Similar filledfilled upfilled to capacityfilled to the brimbrimmingbrimfuloverflowingrunning overtopped upcrowdedpackedcrammedcrampedcongestedcrushedsolid (with people)full of peoplefull to capacityfull to burstingoverfullteemingswarmingovercrowdedthrongedmobbedinformal:jam-packedwall-to-wallstuffedchockablockchock-fullbursting at the seamsbulging at the seamspacked to the gunwaleslike Piccadilly Circusheavingoccupiedtakenin useengagedunavailablewell stockedwell suppliedfilledloadedpackedburdenedstuffedcrammedstackedOpposite emptyemptyemptyempty
   • ▪ having eaten or drunk to one's limits or satisfaction: "she just ate till she was full up" Similar repletesatisfiedwell fedsatedsatiatedfull upfull to burstinghaving had enoughgorgedgluttedcloyedinformal:stuffedpodgedpoggedarchaic:satiatesurfeitedOpposite hungry
   • ▪ containing or holding much or many; having a large number of: "his diary is full of entries about her"
   • ▪ having a lot of (a particular quality): "she was full of confidence" Similar abounding inbursting withbrimming withrich inpossessed byinformal:awash withOpposite free of
   • ▪ completely engrossed with; unable to stop talking or thinking about: "Anna had been full of her day, saying how Mitch had described England to her"
   • ▪ filled with intense emotion: "she picked at her food, her heart too full to eat" Similar abounding inbursting withbrimming withrich inpossessed byinformal:awash withOpposite free of
   • ▪ involving a lot of activities: "he lived a full life" Similar eventfulinterestingexcitinglivelyaction-packednoteworthybusystrenuoushecticfranticenergeticactiveOpposite uneventfullimited
   • 2. not lacking or omitting anything; complete: "fill in your full name below" Similar comprehensivethoroughexhaustiveall-inclusiveall-encompassingall-embracingin depthcompleteentirewholeunabridgeduncutextensivelongabundantplentifulamplecopiousprofuserichlavishliberaldetailedin detailspecificpreciseexactaccurateminuteparticularsufficientsatisfyingbroad-rangingcompleteOpposite incompleteselectivepartialvague
   • ▪ (often used for emphasis) reaching the utmost limit; maximum: "he reached for the engine control and turned it up to full power"
   • ▪ having all the privileges and status attached to a particular position: "the country applied for full membership in the European Community"
   • ▪ (of a report or account) containing as much detail or information as possible: "a full report of the conference"
   • ▪ used to emphasize an amount or quantity: "he kept his fast pace going for the full 14-mile distance"
   • ▪ (of a covering material in bookbinding) used for the entire cover: "bound in full cloth"
   • 3. (of a person or part of their body) plump or rounded: "she had full lips" Similar well roundedroundedroundplumpbuxomshapelyamplecurvaceousvoluptuouswomanlyJunoesqueRubensesqueinformal:bustychestycurvywell upholsteredwell endowedzaftigthickthiccOpposite thin
   • ▪ (of the hair) having body: "volumizing products coat each strand, making hair appear thick and much fuller"
   • ▪ (of a garment) made using much material arranged in folds or gathers, or generously cut so as to fit loosely: "the dress has a square neck and a full skirt" Similar loose-fittingloosebaggyeasy-fittinggenerously cutroomyvoluminouscapaciousbillowingOpposite tight
   • ▪ (of a sound) strong and resonant: "this season's sopranos produced a full but translucent sound" Similar resonantrichsonorousdeepfull-bodiedvibrantfruityclearloudstrongOpposite thin
   • ▪ (of a flavor or color) rich or intense: "any unpasteurized cheese will have a fuller flavor than its treated counterpart" Similar richintensedeepheavyvividstrongvibrantboldwarmOpposite thinwatery

   adverb

   • 1. straight; directly: "she turned her head and looked full into his face" Similar directlyrightstraightsquarelysquarejustdeadpoint-blankinformal:smack (bang)bangslapplumbOpposite indirectly
   • 2. very: "he knew full well she was too polite to barge in" Similar veryperfectlyquiteextremelyentirelyinformal:darndamndamnedjollybloodydarnedarchaic:right
   • ▪ entirely (used to emphasize an amount or quantity): archaic "they talked for full half an hour"

   noun

   • 1. the period, point, or state of the greatest fullness or strength; the height of a period of time. archaic
   • ▪ the state or time of full moon. archaic
   • ▪ the whole. archaic

   verb

   • 1. make (something) full; fill up: West Indian "he full up the house with bawling"
   • 2. gather or pleat (fabric) so as to make a garment full: "a straight piece fulled into a small band at the top"
   • 3. (of the moon or tide) become full: dialect US "fulling moon aloft doth ride"

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vol and German voll.

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   What is the difference between full and full?

   • “Full” is an adjective that means complete or containing all that is possible. For example, “The glass is full of water.” On the other hand, “fully” is an adverb that means to the fullest extent or completely. For example, “I am fully committed to this project.” Now that we know the definitions of each word, let’s dive deeper into their usage.

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   What does full mean in a sentence?

   • For example, a glass filled to the brim with water can be considered full, while a half-empty glass is not. In the context of a meal, feeling full means that one has eaten enough to satisfy their hunger and no longer has the desire to eat more. Fully is an adverb that describes the degree or extent to which something is done or completed.

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   What does feeling full mean?

   • In the context of a meal, feeling full means that one has eaten enough to satisfy their hunger and no longer has the desire to eat more. Fully is an adverb that describes the degree or extent to which something is done or completed. It can also refer to something that is done without any reservations or limitations.

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   What does fully mean in a sentence?

   • In terms of actions, fully can be used to describe how thoroughly something was done. For instance, if someone cleans a room fully, it means they cleaned every corner and surface, leaving no area untouched. Using the right word in a sentence is crucial in conveying the intended meaning. Two words that are often confused are “full” and “fully.”

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionfull adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of full adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › fullFULL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   If a container or a space is full, it contains as many things or people as possible or as much of something as possible: We couldn't get in, the cinema was full. The shelves were full of books. The bottle was still nearly full. Fewer examples.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFULL definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · You use full to refer to something which gives you all the rights, status, or importance for a particular position or activity, rather than just some of them. How did the meeting go, did you get your full membership?

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › fullfull - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   2 days ago · full (plural fulls) Utmost measure or extent; highest state or degree; the state, position, or moment of fullness; fill . I was fed to the full. (of the moon) The phase of the moon when its entire face is illuminated, full moon . (freestyle skiing) An aerialist maneuver consisting of a backflip in conjunction and simultaneous with a complete twist.

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   Define Fully. Fully is an adverb that describes the degree or extent to which something is done or completed. It can also refer to something that is done without any reservations or limitations. In other words, fully implies completeness or thoroughness.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusFULL - 107 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. full. in English. full. Thesaurus > full of activity > full. These are words and phrases related to full. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of full.

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   Definition of full. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.