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Full-time

UK /["/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/"]/US /["/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/"]/

Definition

the end of a sports game

In simple words: Working all the hours of a regular job, usually 40 hours a week.

Examples

  • The referee blew his whistle for full time.
  • The full-time score was 1–1.

Usage notes

Usually used in job descriptions or discussions about work hours. Not typically used in informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

adjective + noun

Memory hint

Think of being fully devoted to your job, like a full tank of gas for a long drive.

Collocations

  • full-time job
  • full-time employee
  • full-time position

Synonyms

  • permanent
  • regular
  • steady

Antonyms

  • part-time
  • temporary

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'part-time', which means working fewer hours.
  • Using it to describe unpaid work, which isn't usually correct.
  • Misplacing the hyphen, writing 'full time' instead of 'full-time'.