full

[ fool ]

/ fʊl /

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adjective, full·er, full·est.

completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.

unable to consume more food or drink; physically satisfied by what one has eaten or drunk: too full to eat another bite; feeling full after a big breakfast.

complete; entire; maximum: a full supply of food for a three-day hike.

of the maximum size, amount, extent, volume, etc.: a full load of five tons; to receive full pay.

(of garments, drapery, etc.) wide, ample, or having ample folds.

abundant; well-supplied: a yard full of litter; a cabinet full of medicine.

filled or rounded out, as in form: a full bust.

engrossed; occupied (usually followed by of): She was full of her own anxieties.

of the same parents: They are full brothers, but have a much younger half sister.

Music. ample and complete in volume or richness of sound.

(especially of wine, beer, or coffee) having considerable body and flavor: It's a lovely brew, exceptionally dark and full.

Baseball.

(of the count on a batter) amounting to three balls and two strikes: He hit a slider for a homer on a full count.
(of the bases) having base runners at each; loaded: The bases were full and nobody was out.

being slightly oversized, as a sheet of glass cut too large to fit into a frame.

Poker. of or relating to the three cards of the same denomination in a full house: He won the hand with a pair of kings and sixes full.

adverb

exactly or directly: The blow struck him full in the face.

very: You know full well what I mean.

fully, completely, or entirely; quite; at least: The blow knocked him full around. It happened full 30 years ago.

verb (used with object)

Sewing.

to make full, as by gathering or pleating.
to bring (the cloth) on one side of a seam to a little greater fullness than on the other by gathering or tucking very slightly.

verb (used without object)

(of the moon) to become full.

noun

the highest or fullest state, condition, or degree: The moon is at the full.

Idioms for full

in full,

to or for the full or required amount.
without abridgment: The book was reprinted in full.

to the full, to the greatest extent; thoroughly: They enjoyed themselves to the full.

Origin of full

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English full, ful; cognate with Gothic fulls, Old Norse fullr, Old High German foll (German voll ); akin to Latin plēnus, Greek plḗrēs, Slavic (Polish ) peƚny, Lithuanian pìlnas, Sanskrit pūrṇa-

OTHER WORDS FROM full

fullness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH full

full , fullness, fulsome

Words nearby full

fulguration, fulgurite, fulgurous, fulham, fuliginous, full, fullback, full binding, full blast, full blood, full-blooded

Definition for full (2 of 2)

full²

[ fool ]

/ fʊl /

verb (used with object)

to cleanse and thicken (cloth) by special processes in manufacture.

verb (used without object)

(of cloth) to become compacted or felted.

Origin of full

1350–1400; Middle English fullen; back formation from fuller¹

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for full

So we know that boring down to the bedrock and pumping it full of fluid can cause earthquakes.
26 Earthquakes Later, Fracking’s Smoking Gun Is in Texas|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Whether he gets his full due in popular culture remains to be seen.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America|John Avlon|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise.
Reverend Jeremiah Wright Was Worse Than Scalise|Ron Christie|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But Winning Marriage will be essential for the historian who, someday, tries to tell the full story.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality|E.J. Graff|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And the Absinthe House has a full list: Other famous imbibers include P.T. Barnum, Oscar Wilde, and General Robert E. Lee.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Finding that the propeller would now work, Captain Williamson gave orders for full speed astern.
First at the North Pole|Edward Stratemeyer
"But it is terrible to have the air so full of noise," continued the girl, as she made a little face at her brother.
Walter and the Wireless|Sara Ware Bassett
After returning to England, he battled for further recognition, but never received the full honours he courted.
Ponteach|Robert Rogers
His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
The Girl From His Town|Marie Van Vorst
The breadfruit trees and coconut trees at this time were full of fruit.
A Voyage to the South Sea|William Bligh

British Dictionary definitions for full (1 of 2)

full¹

/ (fʊl) /

adjective

holding or containing as much as possible; filled to capacity or near capacity

abundant in supply, quantity, number, etcfull of energy

having consumed enough food or drink

(esp of the face or figure) rounded or plump; not thin

(prenominal) with no part lacking; completea full dozen

(prenominal) with all privileges, rights, etc; not restricteda full member

(prenominal) of, relating to, or designating a relationship established by descent from the same parentsfull brother

filled with emotion or sentimenta full heart

(postpositive foll by of) occupied or engrossed (with)full of his own projects

music

powerful or rich in volume and sound
completing a piece or section; concludinga full close

(of a garment, esp a skirt) containing a large amount of fabric; of ample cut

(of sails, etc) distended by wind

(of wine, such as a burgundy) having a heavy body

(of a colour) containing a large quantity of pure hue as opposed to white or grey; rich; saturated

informal drunk

full and by nautical another term for close-hauled

full of oneself full of pride or conceit; egoistic

full up filled to capacitythe cinema was full up

in full cry (esp of a pack of hounds) in hot pursuit of quarry

in full swing at the height of activitythe party was in full swing

adverb

completely; entirely
(in combination)full-grown; full-fledged

exactly; directly; righthe hit him full in the stomach

very; extremely (esp in the phrase full well)

full out with maximum effort or speed

noun

the greatest degree, extent, etc

British a ridge of sand or shingle along a seashore

in full without omitting, decreasing, or shorteningwe paid in full for our mistake

to the full to the greatest extent; thoroughly; fully

verb

(tr) needlework to gather or tuck

(intr) (of the moon) to be fully illuminated

Derived forms of full

fullness or esp US fulness, noun

Word Origin for full

Old English; related to Old Norse fullr, Old High German foll, Latin plēnus, Greek plērēs; see fill

British Dictionary definitions for full (2 of 2)

full²

/ (fʊl) /

verb

(of cloth, yarn, etc) to become or to make (cloth, yarn, etc) heavier and more compact during manufacture through shrinking and beating or pressing

Word Origin for full

C14: from Old French fouler, ultimately from Latin fullō a fuller 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with full

full

In addition to the idioms beginning with full

full blast
full circle, come
full of beans
full of crap
full of hot air
full of it
full of oneself
full speed ahead
full swing
full tilt, at
full well

also see:

glass is half full
have one's hands full
in full swing
to the full

Also see underfill.

单词	full
释义	full ¹ [ fool ] / fʊl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR full ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, full·er, full·est. completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup. unable to consume more food or drink; physically satisfied by what one has eaten or drunk: too full to eat another bite; feeling full after a big breakfast. complete; entire; maximum: a full supply of food for a three-day hike. of the maximum size, amount, extent, volume, etc.: a full load of five tons; to receive full pay. (of garments, drapery, etc.) wide, ample, or having ample folds. abundant; well-supplied: a yard full of litter; a cabinet full of medicine. filled or rounded out, as in form: a full bust. engrossed; occupied (usually followed by of): She was full of her own anxieties. of the same parents: They are full brothers, but have a much younger half sister. Music. ample and complete in volume or richness of sound. (especially of wine, beer, or coffee) having considerable body and flavor: It's a lovely brew, exceptionally dark and full. Baseball. (of the count on a batter) amounting to three balls and two strikes: He hit a slider for a homer on a full count. (of the bases) having base runners at each; loaded: The bases were full and nobody was out. being slightly oversized, as a sheet of glass cut too large to fit into a frame. Poker. of or relating to the three cards of the same denomination in a full house: He won the hand with a pair of kings and sixes full. adverb exactly or directly: The blow struck him full in the face. very: You know full well what I mean. fully, completely, or entirely; quite; at least: The blow knocked him full around. It happened full 30 years ago. verb (used with object) Sewing. to make full, as by gathering or pleating. to bring (the cloth) on one side of a seam to a little greater fullness than on the other by gathering or tucking very slightly. verb (used without object) (of the moon) to become full. noun the highest or fullest state, condition, or degree: The moon is at the full. Idioms for full in full, to or for the full or required amount. without abridgment: The book was reprinted in full. to the full, to the greatest extent; thoroughly: They enjoyed themselves to the full. Origin of full ¹ First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English full, ful; cognate with Gothic fulls, Old Norse fullr, Old High German foll (German voll ); akin to Latin plēnus, Greek plḗrēs, Slavic (Polish ) peƚny, Lithuanian pìlnas, Sanskrit pūrṇa- OTHER WORDS FROM full fullness, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH full full , fullness, fulsome Words nearby full fulguration, fulgurite, fulgurous, fulham, fuliginous, full, fullback, full binding, full blast, full blood, full-blooded Definition for full (2 of 2) full² [ fool ] / fʊl / verb (used with object) to cleanse and thicken (cloth) by special processes in manufacture. verb (used without object) (of cloth) to become compacted or felted. Origin of full ² 1350–1400; Middle English fullen; back formation from fuller¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for full So we know that boring down to the bedrock and pumping it full of fluid can cause earthquakes. 26 Earthquakes Later, Fracking’s Smoking Gun Is in Texas\|James Joiner\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Whether he gets his full due in popular culture remains to be seen. Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America\|John Avlon\|January 4, 2015\|DAILY BEAST For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise. Reverend Jeremiah Wright Was Worse Than Scalise\|Ron Christie\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST But Winning Marriage will be essential for the historian who, someday, tries to tell the full story. The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality\|E.J. Graff\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And the Absinthe House has a full list: Other famous imbibers include P.T. Barnum, Oscar Wilde, and General Robert E. Lee. The Bars That Made America Great\|Nina Strochlic\|December 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Finding that the propeller would now work, Captain Williamson gave orders for full speed astern. First at the North Pole\|Edward Stratemeyer "But it is terrible to have the air so full of noise," continued the girl, as she made a little face at her brother. Walter and the Wireless\|Sara Ware Bassett After returning to England, he battled for further recognition, but never received the full honours he courted. Ponteach\|Robert Rogers His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour. The Girl From His Town\|Marie Van Vorst The breadfruit trees and coconut trees at this time were full of fruit. A Voyage to the South Sea\|William Bligh British Dictionary definitions for full (1 of 2) full¹ / (fʊl) / adjective holding or containing as much as possible; filled to capacity or near capacity abundant in supply, quantity, number, etcfull of energy having consumed enough food or drink (esp of the face or figure) rounded or plump; not thin (prenominal) with no part lacking; completea full dozen (prenominal) with all privileges, rights, etc; not restricteda full member (prenominal) of, relating to, or designating a relationship established by descent from the same parentsfull brother filled with emotion or sentimenta full heart (postpositive foll by of) occupied or engrossed (with)full of his own projects music powerful or rich in volume and sound completing a piece or section; concludinga full close (of a garment, esp a skirt) containing a large amount of fabric; of ample cut (of sails, etc) distended by wind (of wine, such as a burgundy) having a heavy body (of a colour) containing a large quantity of pure hue as opposed to white or grey; rich; saturated informal drunk full and by nautical another term for close-hauled full of oneself full of pride or conceit; egoistic full up filled to capacitythe cinema was full up in full cry (esp of a pack of hounds) in hot pursuit of quarry in full swing at the height of activitythe party was in full swing adverb completely; entirely (in combination)full-grown; full-fledged exactly; directly; righthe hit him full in the stomach very; extremely (esp in the phrase full well) full out with maximum effort or speed noun the greatest degree, extent, etc British a ridge of sand or shingle along a seashore in full without omitting, decreasing, or shorteningwe paid in full for our mistake to the full to the greatest extent; thoroughly; fully verb (tr) needlework to gather or tuck (intr) (of the moon) to be fully illuminated Derived forms of full fullness or esp US fulness, noun Word Origin for full Old English; related to Old Norse fullr, Old High German foll, Latin plēnus, Greek plērēs; see fill British Dictionary definitions for full (2 of 2) full² / (fʊl) / verb (of cloth, yarn, etc) to become or to make (cloth, yarn, etc) heavier and more compact during manufacture through shrinking and beating or pressing Word Origin for full C14: from Old French fouler, ultimately from Latin fullō a fuller 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with full full In addition to the idioms beginning with full full blast full circle, come full of beans full of crap full of hot air full of it full of oneself full speed ahead full swing full tilt, at full well also see: glass is half full have one's hands full in full swing to the full Also see underfill. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to full entire, complete, crowded, big, sufficient, chock-full, adequate, intact, packed, stocked, perfect, detailed, comprehensive, maximum, generous, broad, extensive, exhaustive, whole, absolute
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full

adjective, full·er, full·est.

adverb

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

Idioms for full

Origin of full

OTHER WORDS FROM full

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH full

Words nearby full

Definition for full (2 of 2)

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of full

Example sentences from the Web for full

British Dictionary definitions for full (1 of 2)

adjective

adverb

noun

verb

Derived forms of full

Word Origin for full

British Dictionary definitions for full (2 of 2)

verb

Word Origin for full

Idioms and Phrases with full

Words related to full