Full - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |fʊl|  American pronunciation of the word full
Brit.  |fʊl|  British pronunciation of the word full

noun

- the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
the moon is at the full

verb

- beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening
full the cloth
- make (a garment) fuller by pleating or gathering
- increase in phase (syn: wax)

adjective

- constituting the full quantity or extent; complete (syn: entire, total)
gave full attention
- complete in extent or degree and in every particular (syn: total)
a full game
- filled to satisfaction with food or drink (syn: replete)
a full stomach
- having the normally expected amount (syn: good)
gives full measure
- being at a peak or culminating point (syn: broad)
full summer
- having ample fabric (syn: wide)
a full skirt

adverb

- to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form) (syn: fully)
fully grown
he didn't fully understand
knew full well
full-grown
full-fledged

Extra examples

The plane was carrying a full load of passengers.

The theater was full to capacity.

We bought a full set of dishes.

They waited for three full months.

He has a full array of stereo equipment.

The soldiers were wearing full combat gear.

This will be his first full season with the team.

His theories have not yet found full acceptance.

I hope that you'll give us your fullest cooperation.

Please give me your full attention.

The cup was filled full to the brim.

The ball hit him full in the chest.

He kissed her full on the lips.

...the account is now paid in full...

The sky was full of fire.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: fuller
superlative: fullest
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