What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
all
Example
I ate all the pizza by myself. [all: determiner]
Example
He gave it his all during the game. [all: pronoun]
full
Example
The glass is full of water. [full: adjective]
Example
She had a full schedule for the day. [full: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Full is more commonly used than all in everyday language. Full is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while all is less common and often used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between all and full?
Both all and full are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
