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as in greatest
of the highest degree even at the age of eighteen he hadn't reached his full height a boat going at full speed

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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant

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full

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adverb

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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder

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full

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noun

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How does the adjective full contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of full are complete, plenary, and replete. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.

a full schedule

When might complete be a better fit than full?

While in some cases nearly identical to full, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

How are the words plenary and complete related as synonyms of full?

Plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

When could replete be used to replace full?

The synonyms replete and full are sometimes interchangeable, but replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

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Recent Examples of full
Adjective
Eat More Fiber Fiber helps keep our digestive system healthy and keeps us feeling full longer. Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025 These active women are navigating busy days and living full lives. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth. Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019 Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years. SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The sheer scale and complexity mean that truly comprehensive interpretability is still a distant goal.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.
    Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In other words, ceramides help to keep your skin tone plump and even.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This gooey essence hydrates, soothes, and leaves skin looking plump without feeling greasy.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • True cut glass is created by artists moving a piece of glass against round blades in detailed patterns.
    Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
  • This led to a detailed dialogue that was quite interesting and factored those facets into further advice about my mental health going forward.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.
    Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Here’s the entire conversation — to hear an audio version, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play above.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • In March 2023, Koster announced that tourists would be banned from riding motorcycles following a series of accidents and traffic violations, but it was never fully implemented—however, Koster plans to bring the policy back to rental businesses’ dismay.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Again, the exact mechanism of the pain relief caused by placebos is not fully understood.
    Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lennon, meanwhile, brought a very different perspective.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The data includes the Kursk region in Russia, where Ukraine is now holding on to just a few villages along the border, after a slow but successful Russian rollback of Kyiv’s surprise gains last summer.
    Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
  • However, Miller has fairly long arms for his height, and the reach advantage is just three inches.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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