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Definition of fullnext
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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 in just
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

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

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of full
Adjective
Additionally, recipients must live in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands, and must not be absent from the United States for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days. Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026 Their full technical specifications and cost have not been publicly disclosed. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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 idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality. SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Their products ranged from home decor and home goods to clothing, home bakeries with a cottage bakery license, handmade books, jewelry and stuffed animals.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This trick can keep stuffed animals, pantyhose, delicate materials like lace and silk, or sweaters from getting snagged or losing shape during the wash cycle.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The donation will also support research initiatives advancing precision medicine approaches including studies of treatment response, comprehensive molecular profiling to personalize therapy and the application of artificial intelligence to detect trends that can guide more effective care.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Evanston publishes easily accessible comprehensive financial information on its website, including bills lists, debt information and salaries.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Interestingly, the internal recycling process allows the planet to maintain a thick, hydrogen-rich atmosphere that would otherwise be stripped away by the intense X-ray radiation from its host star.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
  • That same anti-rich mania is driving Illinois Democrats to push for a 3% surcharge levied against $1 million earners.
    Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Each winter, a selection of international artisans have free reign to carve their designs into ephemeral Art Suites, whose elaborate beds—topped with plump mattresses, reindeer hides, and sleeping bags—are truly beyond imagination.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • These varieties produce juicy, plump strawberries, which are perfect for a summer harvest.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The attorneys on Thursday referenced a new report from LAist that detailed concerns from a whistleblower about who was in charge of the county’s emergency operation center, or EOC, the night of the fire.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The agency now wants detailed doctor’s notes for every day an employee calls in sick.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The entire company has been brought to a standstill.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Any residual good will between the Pentagon and Anthropic soon fully deteriorated.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • These strengths rely on a mind that is calm, adaptable and fully online, not one that is hijacked and overwhelmed by cognitive overload.
    Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026

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