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full

 

[ fสŠl ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in a complete and unbroken state

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; entire. Containing all that is normal or possible. Completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity.

Synonyms

complete, entire, maximum, total, whole

Examples of usage

  • The glass was full of water.
  • She gave him a full explanation of the project.
Context #2 | Adverb

completely; entirely

Completely; entirely; without lacking any part or element. To the greatest extent or degree; totally. Straight; directly; without turning.

Synonyms

completely, entirely, fully, totally, wholly

Examples of usage

  • He drank the glass full.
  • She looked at him full in the face.
Context #3 | Noun

the highest or fullest state, degree, or amount

The highest or fullest state, degree, or amount. The utmost extent or degree; maximum. The whole amount, quantity, or duration.

Synonyms

fullest extent, maximum, maximum capacity, totality, utmost

Examples of usage

  • The glass was filled to the full.
  • She reached her full potential.

Translations

Translations of the word "full" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น completo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช voll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peล‚ny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŒๅ…จใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท complet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ completo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„์ „ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎŒๆ•ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ completo

Etymology

The word 'full' originated from Old English 'full', meaning 'containing all that can be contained; filled to the top'. The word has been used in English for centuries to describe completeness, entirety, and maximum capacity. Over time, 'full' has become a versatile word used in various contexts to convey the idea of totality and completeness.

See also: fullness, fully.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #230, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.