in full

phrase

1

: to the requisite or complete amount

paid in full

2

: to the fullest extent : completely

read the book in full

Examples of in full in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is only the slow accumulation of small deferrals, each one individually rational, until the organization is carrying a liability that no single person can see in full. — Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

When Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar singer Taylor Swift began dating, the haters/doubters were out in full force. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

The azaleas growing by the new hospital’s gates are in full bloom, a bright pink that makes my eyes sore. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

To grow these versatile microgreens, soak their seeds for at least eight hours before sowing in full to partial sun and well-draining soil. — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in full

• brimful
• handful
• mirthful
• mouthful
• roomful
• spoonful
• pull
• wool