full
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
How often you will meet it
Rank 279 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 77,409 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.037% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adjective
- containing as much or as many as is possible or normal a full glassa sky full of stars
- constituting the full quantity or extent; complete also: entire, total an entire town devastated by an earthquakegave full attention
- complete in extent or degree and in every particular also: total a full gamea total eclipse
- filled to satisfaction with food or drink also: replete a full stomach
- (of sound) having marked deepness and body full tonesa full voice
- having the normally expected amount also: good gives full measuregives good measure
full in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The town is gay, the inns are full of cheer.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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Cynthia Murdoch was a fresh-looking young creature, full of life and vigour.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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You have acted certain murders here in Rome, Bloody and full of horror.
The White Devil · John Webster · Chapter 1
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The house was full of people; the yard was filled with gay dresses and men gathered to see the parade.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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On which the little man turned sharp round, walked straight up to Gluck, and drew himself up to his full height.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1