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Definition full in British English

full adjective

adjective
/fʊl/
1

containing the largest amount that will fit in a particular place

Example

The petrol tank is almost full.

Example

a full car park

Example

bins full of rubbish

Example

Our small house was already full to overflowing.

Example

The stadium is expected to be full to capacity for the game.

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1.1

used for talking about how much of something there is in a container or place

Example

How full should I fill this pot?

Example

This crisp packet is only half full.

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2

having or containing a lot of something

Example

Her life always seemed full of excitement.

Example

Your trousers are full of holes!

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3

not wanting to eat any more because you have eaten a lot

Example

'Would you like some dessert?' 'No thanks, I'm full.'

Example

You should never exercise on a full stomach.

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Example

She is expected to make a full recovery.

Example

a soldier dressed in full uniform

Example

full details/instructions

Example

I spent three full days in Paris.

Example

He is not yet playing to his full potential.

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4.1

a full member of an organization has all the rights that a member can have

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5

used for emphasizing that something is as loud, powerful, fast etc as possible

Example

He turned the radio on full volume.

Example

Why is the heating on full blast on such a warm day?

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6

busy

Example

I've had a full day at the office.

Example

She leads a very full life.

7

if part of someone's body is full, it is large, wide, or has a round shape, especially in a way that is attractive

Example

full lips

8

a full piece of clothing is loose on your body because it contains a lot of cloth

Example

a full skirt

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9

a full flavour is strong in a pleasant way

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Definition full in British English

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