Full ride Meaning in English
expression
ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈɹaɪd
FULL-ryde
fˈʊl/ /ɹˈaɪd
FULL-ryde
Definition
A scholarship that pays all school expenses, usually covering tuition, fees, and sometimes living costs.
Usage & Nuances
"Full ride" is informal and mainly used in the U.S. for college scholarships. It implies all costs are paid for the student. Common in athletic or academic contexts. Do not confuse with 'free ride' (meaning unearned advantage).
Spanish: beca completaPortuguese (BR): bolsa integralPortuguese (PT): bolsa completaChinese (Simplified): 全额奖学金Chinese (Traditional): 全額獎學金Hindi: पूर्ण छात्रवृत्तिArabic: منحة دراسية كاملةBengali: সম্পূর্ণ বৃত্তিRussian: полная стипендияJapanese: 全額奨学金Vietnamese: học bổng toàn phầnKorean: 전액 장학금Turkish: tam bursUrdu: مکمل وظیفہIndonesian: beasiswa penuh
Example Sentences
She got a full ride to a top university.
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A full ride covers tuition and living expenses.
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He is hoping to get a full ride for college.
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Thanks to the full ride, I don’t have to worry about paying for anything at school.
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Getting a full ride for basketball changed his life.
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Everyone dreams of earning a full ride, but only a few manage it.
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