full

full [ ful ] adjective ***

▸ 1 containing all that fits

▸ 2 complete

▸ 3 having a lot of something

▸ 4 unable to eat more

▸ 5 as much as possible

▸ 6 busy

▸ 7 body: large

▸ 8 clothing: loose on body

▸ 9 about flavor

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) containing the largest amount that will fit in a particular place:

The gas tank is almost full.

a full parking lot

full of: cans full of garbage

full to capacity (=with every seat taken): The stadium is expected to be full to capacity for the game.

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

How full should I fill this pot?

half/three-quarters etc. full: This potato chip bag is only half full.

2. ) only before noun complete:

She is expected to make a full recovery.

a soldier dressed in full uniform

full details/instructions

I spent three full days in Paris.

to your full potential (=as well as you can): He is not yet playing to his full potential.

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

3. ) full of having or containing a lot of something:

Her life always seemed full of excitement.

Your pants are full of holes!

4. ) full or full up not wanting to eat any more because you have eaten a lot:

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

on a full stomach (=right after you have eaten a lot): You should never exercise on a full stomach.

5. ) used for emphasizing that something is as loud, powerful, fast etc. as possible:

He turned the radio on full volume.

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

a ) at full speed/tilt/throttle as fast as possible

6. ) busy:

I've had a full day at the office.

lead/have a full life (=with many different activities): 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:

full lips

a ) a full/fuller figure a polite way of talking about the body of a large woman

8. ) a full piece of clothing is loose on your body because it contains a lot of cloth:

a full skirt

9. ) a full flavor is strong in a pleasant way

be full of yourself INFORMAL

always talking about yourself or your achievements in a way that annoys other people

be full of shit/crap/it OFFENSIVE

often saying things that are not true, especially in order to impress people

full of beans OLD-FASHIONED

very lively and full of energy

full on the mouth/chin etc.

directly on your mouth/chin etc, especially with a lot of force:

She kissed him full on the lips.

in full

completely, including the whole of something:

Fines must be paid in full within 30 days.

to the fullest

as much as possible:

My goal is to enjoy life to the fullest.

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