Definitions
- Describing a situation where something is filled or overflowing with something else. - Referring to a state of being completely satisfied or contented. - Talking about a person who has consumed a large amount of food or drink.
- Describing a situation where something contains all that it can hold or accommodate. - Referring to a state of being completely satisfied or satiated. - Talking about a person who has eaten enough food to satisfy their hunger.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being filled or satisfied.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects or emotional states.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's level of consumption.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Replete is less common than full and is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.
- 2Intensity: Replete implies a sense of abundance or excess, while full can refer to a more moderate level of satisfaction or completion.
- 3Connotation: Replete has a more positive connotation, suggesting a sense of completeness or fulfillment, while full can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting overindulgence or discomfort.
- 4Usage in idioms: Full is more commonly used in idiomatic expressions such as 'full of beans' or 'full of hot air', while replete is not typically used in idioms.
Remember this!
Replete and full are synonyms that describe a state of being filled or satisfied. However, replete is less common and more formal than full, and implies a sense of abundance or excess. Full is more versatile and can refer to a more moderate level of satisfaction or completion, but can also have a negative connotation.
