full

[fʊl]

full Definition

• 1. containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space
• 2. not lacking or omitting anything; complete
• 3. sated after eating or drinking to one's limits

Using full: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "full" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The glass is full of water.

• Example

  I am full after eating that huge meal.

• Example

  The parking lot was full of cars.

• Example

  She has a full schedule today.

• Example

  He gave a full account of what happened.

full Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for full

• filled
• stuffed
• packed
• crowded
• complete

Antonyms for full

• vacant
• incomplete
• empty

Phrases with full

• full of oneself

  having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceited

  Example

  He's so full of himself that he can't see how his actions affect others.

• full of beans

  full of energy and enthusiasm

  Example

  The kids were full of beans after playing outside all day.

• full of hot air

  talking a lot but not saying anything important or true; being boastful or exaggerating

  Example

  Don't listen to him, he's just full of hot air.

Origins of full

from Old English 'full', meaning 'completely filled'

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Summary: full in Brief

The term 'full' [fʊl] refers to something containing as much as possible, lacking nothing, or being sated after eating or drinking. It can describe physical spaces like 'The parking lot was full of cars,' or schedules like 'She has a full schedule today.' 'Full' also extends into phrases like 'full of oneself,' denoting conceit, and 'full of beans,' denoting energy and enthusiasm.