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Full

/fʊl/

Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

📖 Definitions of "Full"

adjective
  1. 1

    Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

    "The jugs were full to the point of overflowing."

  2. 2

    Complete; with nothing omitted.

    "Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling."

  3. 3

    Total, entire.

    "She had tattoos the full length of her arms.   He was prosecuted to the full extent of the law."

  4. 4

    Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.

    ""I'm full," he said, pushing back from the table."

adverb
  1. 1

    Fully; quite; very; thoroughly; completely; exactly; entirely.

🔄 Synonyms of "Full"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
ampleLarge; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
goodnounOf a person or an animal:
sonorousCapable of giving out a deep, resonant sound.
heavynoun(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
broadnounWide in extent or scope.
inundatedflooded
richnounWealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
repleteverbAbounding, amply provided.
completeverb(transitive) To make whole or entire.
roundnoun(physical) Of shape:
pregnantnoun(chiefly not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.
rotundHaving a round, spherical or curved shape; circular; orbicular.
loaded(colloquial) Possessing great wealth.
ladenverbWeighed down with a load, burdened.
brimmingFull to the brim.
orotundnounOf a voice: characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound; hence, of a person: having a clear, full, and strong voice, appropriate for public speaking, reading aloud, etc.
rumblingnounDeep- and slow-sounding.
grumblingnouncomplaining
totalnounAn amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
overladenPacked heavily, especially beyond normal capacity; overloaded.
ladened(obsolete or dialect) laden; loaded
stentorian(of a voice) Loud, powerful, booming, suitable for giving speeches to large crowds.
floodedFilled with water from rain or rivers.
riddled(also figurative) Damaged throughout by holes.
wholenounEntire, undivided.

↔️ Antonyms of "Full"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
waneverb(intransitive) To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
thinverbHaving little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
emptyverbDevoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Full"

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WordDefinition
filledverb(followed by with) That is now full.
brimmingverbFull to the brim.
brimfulnounFilled to maximum capacity.
overfullexcessively filled; full to overflowing
highPhysically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
brimfullObsolete spelling of brimful. [Filled to maximum capacity.]
overflowingnounoverflow
repleteAbounding, amply provided.
overladenPacked heavily, especially beyond normal capacity; overloaded.
heavy(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
ampleLarge; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
overloadedloaded too heavily
wideHaving a large physical extent from side to side.
loaded(colloquial) Possessing great wealth.
broadWide in extent or scope.
congestedovercrowded
ladenWeighed down with a load, burdened.
swarmingnounThe motion of a swarm.
fullyverbIn a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely.
choke-full(now rare) Alternative spelling of chock full. [(informal) Containing the maximum amount possible, flush on all sides, jam-packed, crammed.]

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