full
adjective
\ ˈfu̇l also ˈfəl
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Definition of full
(Entry 1 of 5)
1
: containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
a full hamper
—often used with of a bin full of corn
2a
: complete especially in detail, number, or duration
a full report gone a full hour my full share
b
: lacking restraint, check, or qualification
full retreat full support
c
: having all distinguishing characteristics : enjoying all authorized rights and privileges
full member full professor
d
: not lacking in any essential : perfect
in full control of your senses
e(1)
: completely occupied by runners
came to bat with the bases full
(2)
: having three balls and two strikes
a full count
3a
: being at the highest or greatest degree : maximum
full speed full strength
b
: being at the height of development
full bloom
c
: being a full moon : completely illuminated
the moon is full tonight
4
: rounded in outline
a full figure
5a
: possessing or containing a great number or amount
—used with of a room full of picturesfull of hope
b
: having an abundance of material especially in the form of gathered, pleated, or flared parts
a full skirt
c
—used as an intensive to emphasize the large size of an amount won by a full four strokeswas a full 3 months late with her payment
d
: rich in experience
a full life
6a
: satisfied especially with food or drink
He was full after eating the large supper.
b
: large enough to satisfy
a full meal
7
archaic
: completely weary
8
: having both parents in common
full sisters
9
: having volume or depth of sound
full tones
10
: completely occupied especially with a thought or plan
full of his own concerns
11
: possessing a rich or pronounced quality
a food of full flavor
full of it
: not to be believed
full
adverbDefinition of full (Entry 2 of 5)
full
nounDefinition of full (Entry 3 of 5)
1
: the highest or fullest state or degree
the full of the moon
2
: the utmost extent
enjoy to the full
in full
1
: to the requisite or complete amount
paid in full
2
: to the fullest extent : completely
read the book in full
full
verb (1)
fulled;
fulling;
fulls
Definition of full (Entry 4 of 5)
of the moon
: to become full
: to make full in sewing
full
verb (2)
fulled;
fulling;
fulls
Definition of full (Entry 5 of 5)
: to shrink and thicken (woolen cloth) by moistening, heating, and pressing
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