full

Phonetics

/fʊl/

adjective

Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
Example: The jugs were full to the point of overflowing.
Complete; with nothing omitted.
Example: Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling.
Total, entire.
Example: She had tattoos the full length of her arms. He was prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.
Example: "I'm full," he said, pushing back from the table.
(with of) Replete, abounding with.
Example: I prefer my pizzas full of toppings.
(of physical features) Plump, round.
Example: full lips; a full face; a full figure
Of a garment, of a size that is ample, wide, or having ample folds or pleats to be comfortable.
Example: a full pleated skirt; She needed her full clothing during her pregnancy.
Having depth and body; rich.
Example: a full singing voice
Having the mind filled with ideas; stocked with knowledge; stored with information.
Having the attention, thoughts, etc., absorbed in any matter, and the feelings more or less excited by it.
Example: She's full of her latest project.
Filled with emotions.
Impregnated; made pregnant.
(postnominal) Said of the three cards of the same rank in a full house.
Example: I'll beat him with my kings full! = three kings and two unspecified cards of the same rank.
Drunk, intoxicated.

adverb

Phonetics

/fʊl/

noun

Utmost measure or extent; highest state or degree; the state, position, or moment of fullness; fill.
Example: I was fed to the full.
(of the moon) The phase of the moon when its entire face is illuminated, full moon.
(freestyle skiing) An aerialist maneuver consisting of a backflip in conjunction and simultaneous with a complete twist.

verb

Phonetics

/fʊl/

verb

Phonetics

/fʊl/

verb

To make cloth denser and firmer by soaking, beating and pressing, to waulk, walk

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