1full1 (fʊl
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Definitions
adjective
- holding or containing as much as possible; filled to capacity or near capacity
- abundant in supply, quantity, number, etc ⇒
full of energy
- having consumed enough food or drink
- (esp of the face or figure) rounded or plump; not thin
- (prenominal) with no part lacking; complete ⇒
a full dozen
- (prenominal) with all privileges, rights, etc; not restricted ⇒
a full member
- (prenominal) of, relating to, or designating a relationship established by descent from the same parents ⇒
full brother
- filled with emotion or sentiment ⇒
a 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; concluding ⇒
a 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
- See full and by
- See full of oneself
- See full up
- See in full cry
- See in full swing
adverb
- completely; entirely
- ((in combination) ⇒
full-grown
full-fledged
- exactly; directly; right ⇒
he hit him full in the stomach
- very; extremely (esp in the phrase full well)
- See full out
noun
- the greatest degree, extent, etc
- British a ridge of sand or shingle along a seashore
- See in full
- See to the full
verb
- (tr) needlework to gather or tuck
- (intr) (of the moon) to be fully illuminated
Alternative Forms
ˈfullness ˈfulness noun Word Origin
Old English; related to Old Norse fullr , Old High German foll , Latin plēnus, Greek plērēs; see fill
Synonyms
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filled,
stocked,
brimming,
replete,
complete,
entire,
loaded,
sufficient,
intact,
gorged,
saturated,
bursting at the seams,
brimful,
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extensive,
detailed,
complete,
broad,
generous,
adequate,
ample,
abundant,
plentiful,
copious,
plenary,
plenteous,
2full2 (fʊl)
Definitions
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
C14: from Old French fouler , ultimately from Latin fullō a fullerC14: from Old French , ultimately from Latin a 1
