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as in greatest
of the highest degree even at the age of eighteen he hadn't reached his full height a boat going at full speed

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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant

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full

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adverb

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as stated or indicated without the slightest difference full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder

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full

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noun

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How does the adjective full contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of full are complete, plenary, and replete. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.

a full schedule

When might complete be a better fit than full?

While in some cases nearly identical to full, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

How are the words plenary and complete related as synonyms of full?

Plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

When could replete be used to replace full?

The synonyms replete and full are sometimes interchangeable, but replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

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Recent Examples of full
Adjective
Over his last 60 games dating to May 7, a little more than a full third of the season, Rafaela is now batting .301 with 12 homers, 33 RBI and a .906 OPS. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025 On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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My mother was crabbing at the end of the pier, dropping her steel net full of chicken guts Into the murky water, shimmering in July heat. T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019 The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth. Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • For the first time, the public had access to a centralized, comprehensive online resource offering the latest research on sea level change, along with an interactive database that allowed users to explore how sea levels have changed over recent decades.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
  • Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos –the world’s fourth richest person–is selling rather than buying.
    Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
  • Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • The disappearance of such detailed emissions data removes immediate pressure and scrutiny, allowing polluters to continue claiming to take action to curb emissions while doing nothing of the sort.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • They are also known for their minimally invasive techniques, smooth recovery experiences, and detailed post-operative support.
    Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
  • Separate lenses focus each projection from one of these star maps to fill the entire dome with about 5,000 stars.
    Martin Bush, Space.com, 5 July 2025
Adverb
  • The contract is not fully guaranteed; however, Wilson — the Nets’ second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — is a rotation player and considered part of the team’s future as its rebuild continues.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
  • The Switch 2 title is DK’s first big adventure since 2014’s Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and only the second fully 3D game in the franchise after 1999’s Donkey Kong 64.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Iris and Pepe, whose relationship is very new, though still steamy, are the least likely to win, with odds of 8/1 (+800).
    Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Adverb
  • As a result, their bonus pool is just $6.57 million, third lowest among MLB teams.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Mason is a stand-up comic Pryor's youngest son is a stand-up comic, just like his dad.
    Julie Tremaine, People.com, 13 July 2025

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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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