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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
In the realm of gut health, fiber is full of main character energy. Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025 The Tri-County Athletic League’s two divisions are chock full of interesting teams. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 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
  • While cost-cutting measures can be beneficial, the current approach lacks any transparent methodology or comprehensive impact analysis.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
  • For a more comprehensive camouflage, a dye will seal the deal.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This show is effectively an anthology drama, with each new edition following a different set of rich tourists and well-meaning service industry employees at high-end international resorts.
    Noel Murray, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
  • In a slice of rich irony, OpenAI itself began to whine a couple of weeks ago when a Chinese rival, DeepSeek, garnered sudden attention.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Get The Recipe 09 of 25 Lemony Shrimp Pasta Flex your cooking expertise with this stunning pasta, featuring plump pink shrimp, sweet fennel, and fresh basil.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • For George's portrait, the 11-year-old took a step back, drawing his mother more detailed, sitting in a chair.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • By the time MacMahon and McGourty first met with Page, the filmmakers prepared a detailed storyboard for the film.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Every six months, the telescope will create a scan of the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, differentiating hundreds of millions of galaxies by their ancient light and heat signatures and compiling them into one complete map of the universe.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Having the entire quartet wrestling in the finals was special for Ericksen.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined.
    Peter Burke, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Next month, the Academy will dutifully hand out Oscars to an array of very deserving, very human winners.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The very formative years of my life, when my parents were working, I was being watched by my grandma.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Freshman Allie Ziebell also hit just the fifth 3-pointer of the game for UConn off the bench.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The collision happened just before 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Grand Avenue and Park View Terrace, according to the Oakland Police Department.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025

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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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