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full
1[fool]
adjective
completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity.
a full cup.
unable to consume more food or drink; physically satisfied by what one has eaten or drunk.
too full to eat another bite;
feeling full after a big breakfast.
a full supply of food for a three-day hike.
of the maximum size, amount, extent, volume, etc..
a full load of five tons;
to receive full pay.
(of garments, drapery, etc.) wide, ample, or having ample folds.
abundant; well-supplied.
a yard full of litter;
a cabinet full of medicine.
filled or rounded out, as in form.
a full figure.
engrossed; occupied (usually followed byof ).
She was full of her own anxieties.
of the same parents.
They are full brothers, but have a much younger half sister.
Music.ample and complete in volume or richness of sound.
(especially of wine, beer, or coffee) having considerable body and flavor.
It's a lovely brew, exceptionally dark and full.
Baseball.
(of the count on a batter) amounting to three balls and two strikes.
He hit a slider for a homer on a full count.
(of the bases) having base runners at each; loaded.
The bases were full and nobody was out.
being slightly oversized, as a sheet of glass cut too large to fit into a frame.
Poker.of or relating to the three cards of the same denomination in a full house.
He won the hand with a pair of kings and sixes full.
adverb
exactly or directly.
The blow struck him full in the face.
very.
You know full well what I mean.
fully, completely, or entirely; quite; at least.
The blow knocked him full around.
It happened full 30 years ago.
verb (used with object)
Sewing.
to make full, as by gathering or pleating.
to bring (the cloth) on one side of a seam to a little greater fullness than on the other by gathering or tucking very slightly.
verb (used without object)
(of the moon) to become full.
noun
the highest or fullest state, condition, or degree.
The moon is at the full.
Baseball.a full count.
Yellich has taken it to full in all four of his at-bats.
full
2[fool]
verb (used with object)
to cleanse and thicken (cloth) by special processes in manufacture.
verb (used without object)
(of cloth) to become compacted or felted.
full
1/ ʊ /
adjective
holding or containing as much as possible; filled to capacity or near capacity
abundant in supply, quantity, number, etc
full of energy
having consumed enough food or drink
(esp of the face or figure) rounded or plump; not thin
(prenominal) with no part lacking; complete
a full dozen
(prenominal) with all privileges, rights, etc; not restricted
a full member
(prenominal) of, relating to, or designating a relationship established by descent from the same parents
full brother
filled with emotion or sentiment
a full heart
occupied or engrossed (with)
full of his own projects
music
powerful or rich in volume and sound
completing a piece or section; concluding
a full close
(of a garment, esp a skirt) containing a large amount of fabric; of ample cut
(of sails, etc) distended by wind
(of wine, such as a burgundy) having a heavy body
(of a colour) containing a large quantity of pure hue as opposed to white or grey; rich; saturated
informaldrunk
nautical another term for close-hauled
full of pride or conceit; egoistic
filled to capacity
the cinema was full up
(esp of a pack of hounds) in hot pursuit of quarry
at the height of activity
the party was in full swing
adverb
completely; entirely
( in combination )
full-grown
full-fledged
exactly; directly; right
he hit him full in the stomach
very; extremely (esp in the phrase full well )
with maximum effort or speed
noun
the greatest degree, extent, etc
a ridge of sand or shingle along a seashore
without omitting, decreasing, or shortening
we paid in full for our mistake
to the greatest extent; thoroughly; fully
verb
(tr) needlework to gather or tuck
(intr) (of the moon) to be fully illuminated
full
2/ ʊ /
verb
(of cloth, yarn, etc) to become or to make (cloth, yarn, etc) heavier and more compact during manufacture through shrinking and beating or pressing
Other 51Թ Forms
- fullness noun
- ˈڳܱԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of full1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of full1
Origin of full2
Idioms and Phrases
in full,
to or for the full or required amount.
without abridgment.
The book was reprinted in full.
to the full, to the greatest extent; thoroughly.
They enjoyed themselves to the full.
Example Sentences
Following Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, oil prices spiked to nearly $130 a barrel, contributing to higher prices for UK shoppers on everything from transport to food.
“Video didn’t show the full story,” he said in a statement.
Abel Ferreira hesitated for a second, insisted he wouldn't say what he had in his mind, but then - in a rare moment of full disclosure when it comes to young talents - he opened up.
Dads in Denmark, including those who are self-employed, can take up to 24 weeks off work at full pay by the state.
Russia has captured many thousands of civilians during its full scale invasion of Ukraine and is effectively holding them hostage in Russian prisons.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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