Definition of full - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
capacitycontaining as much as possible or allowed
- The glass is full of water.
2.
satiatedhaving eaten to satisfaction
- After the meal, everyone felt full..
3.
completehaving no part missing or lacking
- She gave a full account of the events.
4.
moonhaving the entire surface illuminated
- Tonight is a full moon.
5.
garmenthaving ample fabric or width
- She wore a full skirt.
6.
shapehaving a rounded or plump shape
- She has full lips.
7.
emotionfilled with emotions or feelings
- She was full of joy at the news.
8.
musichaving a strong and rich sound
- The orchestra played with a full sound.
9.
authoritycompletely authorized or qualified
- He has full control over the project.
Noun
1.
astronomythe phase of the moon when fully illuminated
- We planned the hike during the full.
2.
measurementhighest or maximum level of something
- The tank reached its full and overflowed..
3.
skiingTECH. aerialist maneuver with a backflip and twistTECH.
- She executed a perfect full on the slopes.
Adverb
1.
degreecompletely or entirely
- She was full aware of the consequences.
2.
measurementexactly or directly
- He hit the target full in the center.
Verb
1.
moonintr. become fully illuminated or complete in phaseintr.
- The moon will full tonight.
2.
textile processingtr. TECH. complete the creation or shaping of a textile by shrinking and thickeningtr. TECH.
- The workers full the wool to make it denser for winter coats..
Images of full
the phase of the moon when fully illuminated
Expressions with full
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playing music or sound very loudly
She played her favorite song at full blast.
all seats in a theater or venue are occupied
The play was a success, evidenced by a full house every night..
a punctuation mark used to end sentences or mark abbreviations
She placed a full stop at the end of the sentence.
having no space left for more
The parking lot is full up.
having many holes or gaps
The old sweater was full of holes.
vibrant and energetic
The full of life crowd cheered loudly at the concert..
having a lot of energy and enthusiasm
The puppy was full of spirit and playfulness.
very bright and sunny
The day was full of sunshine and perfect for a picnic.
having many unexpected events or changes
The trip was full of surprises, with new adventures every day.
always using clever or sneaky ways to get something
My little brother is full of tricks.
holding or carrying many things at once
She couldn't open the door because her hands are full.
complete 360-degree rotation or path
The wheel made a full circle.
complete set of food items
The restaurant offers a full meal deal for lunch.
saying impressive things without meaning or truth
He is full of hot air during meetings.
containing false or foolish ideas
Her explanation was full of nonsense and hard to believe.
move forward with maximum speed or without hesitation
The team went full speed ahead with the project.
having no empty space left
Her suitcase was full to the brim with clothes.
provide the complete amount or extent
The chef always gives full measure of ingredients in his recipes.
seeing the good in situations
His glass half full perspective helps him stay motivated.
be extremely busy with tasks or responsibilities
She has her hands full with three kids and a job.
have many tasks or duties to complete or manage
My plate is full with work and family duties.
very lively, mischievous, sometimes hard to control
The kids were full of the devil at the party.
at maximum power or intensity
The radio was playing at full blast.
with the greatest possible speed or effort
He ran at full pelt to catch the bus.
Origin of full
Old English, full (full)
Terms with full included in their meaning
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containers
add contents to make a container full
risk
full of danger or risk
container
become full
terrain
full of rocks or stones
filling action
force something into a place until it is packed full
color or decor
make something more colorful or full of light
completion
make something full by adding a substance
capacity
become completely full
availability
available continuously throughout a full day
duration
continuously for a full day
well-being
state of being free from illness and full of energy
contact form
person’s full name plus home location, used for post or signup
environment
full of or characterized by noise
time
full day in terms of activities
movies
full of exciting events or activities
lively
full of life and energy
future
full of promise or potential
schedule
full of events or activities
used container
container that is no longer full
shape
characterized by a long or full shape
energetic
full of life and energy
eventful
full of interesting and exciting events
situation
full of difficulties or problems
shape
plump or full in form
Examples of full in a sentence
Her suitcase was full after packing. He couldn't eat another bite; he was full. The children were full after the birthday feast. The report was full and detailed. He provided a full list of the requirements. The full moon lit up the entire valley.
We planned a hike under the full moon. The dress had a full bodice that flowed beautifully. Her full sleeves added elegance to the outfit. The rose had full, velvety petals. His full cheeks reddened in the cold. His heart was full of sorrow after the loss. The speech left everyone full of inspiration. The singer's full voice captivated the audience. The full choir resonated through the hall. She was given full authority to make decisions. The manager has full responsibility for the department. The festival coincided with the full, attracting many visitors. Photographers gathered to capture the full in the clear sky. The reservoir was at its full after the heavy rains. The balloon expanded to its full and then burst. He landed a clean full during the competition. The skier's full was the highlight of the event. He was full convinced of his theory. The team was full prepared for the challenge. The arrow struck full against the wall. She landed full on her back. The calendar shows the moon will full tomorrow. As the month ends, the moon will full. They full the fabric to achieve the desired texture. Artisans full the material to enhance its durability.
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- French:plein, pleine lune, ...
- German:voll, Vollmond, ...
- Italian:pieno, plenilunio, ...
- Spanish:lleno, luna llena, ...
- Portuguese:cheio, lua cheia, ...
- Chinese:装满的, 满月, ...
- Japanese:いっぱいの, 満月, ...
- Arabic:مُمْتَلِئ, اكتمال القمر, ...
- Hebrew:מָלֵא, יָרֵחַ מָלֵא, ...
- Russian:полный, полнолуние, ...
- Ukrainian:повний, повня, ...
- Hindi:भरा, पूर्णिमा, ...
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