Meaning & Definition of word "Full"

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    Full

    /fʊl/

    noun:

    • 1. The state of being full; fullness.
      • Example: The full of the moon was beautiful.

    adjective:

    • 1. Containing or holding as much as possible; filled to capacity.
      • Example: The glass was full of water.
    • 2. Having no empty space; filled completely.
      • Example: The room was full of furniture.
    • 3. Complete; entire; not lacking anything.
      • Example: She completed the task in full.
    • 4. Rich and deep in sound.
      • Example: The orchestra played a full harmony.

    adverb:

    • 1. To the greatest degree; completely.
      • Example: I need to get the task done full speed.

    Etymology

    Old English 'full', from Proto-Germanic '*fullaz', meaning 'filled, complete'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    full of oneself:

    Having an excessively high opinion of oneself.

    full speed ahead:

    Moving swiftly forward with a plan or action.

    full circle:

    Returning to an original state or condition.

    Related Words

    overflowing:

    Flowing over the brim or beyond limits.

    satiated:

    Satisfied to the point of discomfort or fullness.

    complete:

    Having all the necessary elements or components.

    Slang Meanings of full

    Meaning: Completely satisfied or content.

    Example Sentence: After that meal, I'm totally full.

    Meaning: Drunk or high.

    Example Sentence: He got full at the party last night.