Meaning & Definition
noun
The state of being full; fullness.
The full of the moon was beautiful.
adjective
Containing or holding as much as possible; filled to capacity.
The glass was full of water.
Having no empty space; filled completely.
The room was full of furniture.
Complete; entire; not lacking anything.
She completed the task in full.
Rich and deep in sound.
The orchestra played a full harmony.
adverb
To the greatest degree; completely.
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.
Slang Meanings
Completely satisfied or content.
After that meal, I'm totally full.
Drunk or high.
He got full at the party last night.