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Commonfull
The correct spelling is full.
How to pronounce full
/fʊl/
adjectiveIPA: /fʊl/
Say it like: Ful-l
The correct spelling is full. Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available. For example: "The jugs were full to the point of overflowing."
Usage Examples
“The jugs were full to the point of overflowing.”
“Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling.”
“She had tattoos the full length of her arms. He was prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
- 2.Complete; with nothing omitted.
- 3.Total, entire.
- 4.Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.
- 5.(with of) Replete, abounding with.
adverb
- 1.Fully; quite; very; thoroughly; completely; exactly; entirely.
noun
- 1.Utmost measure or extent; highest state or degree; the state, position, or moment of fullness; fill.
- 2.(of the moon) The phase of the moon when its entire face is illuminated, full moon.
- 3.(freestyle skiing) An aerialist maneuver consisting of a backflip in conjunction and simultaneous with a complete twist.
verb
- 1.(of the moon) To become full or wholly illuminated.
- 2.To baptise.
- 3.To make cloth denser and firmer by soaking, beating and pressing, to waulk, walk
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