What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sated
Example
After the delicious meal, I felt sated and content. [sated: adjective]
Example
I am sated with all the excitement of the day and just want to relax now. [sated: verb]
full
Example
I ate so much pizza that I feel full now. [full: adjective]
Example
The room was full of people, and there was no more space to move. [full: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Full is more commonly used than sated in everyday language. Full is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while sated is less common and is often used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sated and full?
Both sated and full are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
