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Full

UK /["/fʊl/"]/US /["/fʊl/"]/

Definition

containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space

In simple words: Having no empty space; completely containing something.

Examples

  • The glass is full of water.
  • I want to eat until I am full.
  • The backpack is full of books.
  • She gave a full explanation of the project.
  • He has a full schedule today.
  • The movie was full of surprises.

Usage notes

Use 'full' to describe something that cannot hold more, like a cup or a schedule. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in technical contexts where precision is needed.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'full' glass of water that can't hold any more.

Collocations

  • be
  • look
  • seem
  • absolutely
  • completely
  • almost
  • of
  • be
  • look
  • seem
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • be
  • feel
  • absolutely
  • completely
  • rather
  • full up

Synonyms

  • maximum

Antonyms

  • empty
  • vacant
  • bare

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'fill' — 'full' means containing, while 'fill' means to make something full.
  • Incorrectly using 'full' as a verb.
  • Using 'full' when describing a person instead of 'filled' when meaning satisfied.