Full
/fʊl/
Definitions
3 meaningsContaining the greatest possible quantity or number; complete; filled.
/fʊl/
Containing or holding as much as possible; complete; maximum.
The shopping cart was full of groceries.
💡 Simply: Imagine your tummy after Thanksgiving dinner! That's 'full' – meaning you can't eat any more. It's like your plate, your schedule, or a box is completely packed.
👶 For kids: When something is full, it means there is no more space. Like a full bowl of cereal!
More Examples
The theater was full during the premiere.
Her schedule is full this week.
How It's Used
"The glass is full."
"I had a full day at work."
Complete in extent, degree, or duration.
/fʊl/
Having a large or sufficient amount.
She gave a full account of the events.
💡 Simply: Think of a 'full' season of your favorite TV show. It means you've got all the episodes! It's something that is complete and not lacking anything.
👶 For kids: When something is 'full,' it can also mean that you have all of it, like a full set of toys!
More Examples
We will receive full compensation for the damage.
The full extent of the problem is unknown.
How It's Used
"The company reported a full year of profits."
"A full recovery after the illness."
To the greatest degree or extent; completely.
/fʊl/
Completely; entirely.
The data was fully processed.
💡 Simply: Think of a 'fully' charged phone. It means it's as charged as it can possibly get!
👶 For kids: When you do something 'fully', it means you are doing it a lot!
More Examples
The team was fully committed to the project.
She understood the situation fully.
How It's Used
"I was fully aware of the risks."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in full
Completely; entirely; fully.
"He paid the bill in full."
full of yourself
Excessively conceited or proud; arrogant.
"Don't be so full of yourself!"
to the full
Completely; entirely; to the greatest extent possible.
"He enjoyed his vacation to the full."
From Old English *full*, from Proto-Germanic *fullaz*, related to the Proto-Indo-European root *pel-* (to fill).
In Old English, *full* signified 'filled, complete'. It has remained remarkably consistent in its core meaning throughout its history.
Memory tip
Think of a glass filled to the brim - FULL!
Word Origin
"filled, complete"