full

adjective

UK /fʊl/

Word Forms

adjective	full
comparative	fuller
superlative	fullest

1
containing the largest amount that will fit in a particular place
The petrol tank is almost full.
a full car park
full of:
bins full of rubbish
full to overflowing/bursting (=completely full):
Our small house was already full to overflowing.
full to capacity (=with every seat taken):
The stadium is expected to be full to capacity for the game.
Synonyms and related words
Full of people or things
full
crowded
packed
1. 1a
  used for talking about how much of something there is in a container or place
  How full should I fill this pot?
  half/three-quarters etc full:
  This crisp packet is only half full.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe containers
  airtight
  full
  graduated
2
having or containing a lot of something
full of:
Her life always seemed full of excitement.
Your trousers are full of holes!
Synonyms and related words
Full of people or things
full
crowded
packed
3

full
or
full up
not wanting to eat any more because you have eaten a lot
‘Would you like some dessert?’ ‘No thanks, I’m full.’
on a full stomach (=right after you have eaten a lot):
You should never exercise on a full stomach.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone’s appetite
faddy
full
gluttonous
4
only before nouncomplete
She is expected to make a full recovery.
a soldier dressed in full uniform
full details/instructions
I spent three full days in Paris.
to your full potential (=as well as you can):
He is not yet playing to his full potential.
Synonyms and related words
Complete and thorough
thorough
total
pure
1. 4a
  a full member of an organization has all the rights that a member can have
  Synonyms and related words
  Relationships and membership of social groups
  relationship
  connection
  association
5
used for emphasizing that something is as loud, powerful, fast etc as possible
He turned the radio on full volume.
Why is the heating on full blast on such a warm day?
Synonyms and related words
Serious, severe and extreme
serious
severe
extreme
6
busy
I’ve had a full day at the office.
lead/have a full life (=with many different activities):
She leads a very full life.
Synonyms and related words
Busy places and times and describing busy places and times
madhouse
a hive of activity
the centre of activity/things
7
if part of someone’s body is full, it is large, wide, or has a round shape, especially in a way that is attractive
full lips
Synonyms and related words
Describing a person’s muscles and general shape
an hourglass figure
a wisp of a...
barrel-chested
8
a full piece of clothing is loose on your body because it contains a lot of cloth
a full skirt
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe clothes
A-line
backless
baggy
9
a full flavour is strong in a pleasant way
Synonyms and related words
Tasting good
tasty
edible
appetizing

phrases

a full/fuller figure

at full speed/tilt/pelt/throttle

be full of yourself

be full of shit/crap/it

full of beans

full on the mouth/chin etc

in full

to the full

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