full
word
/ˈfʊɫ/
FUUL
/fˈʊl/
FUUL
Definition
Containing as much as possible; having no empty space. Can also mean complete, with nothing missing.
Usage & Nuances
'Full' is common in both literal (a 'full glass') and figurative (a 'full explanation') ways. Often paired with prepositions: 'full of' means 'completely filled with'. Don't confuse 'full' (no space left) with 'filled' (sometimes only to a certain level).
Spanish: lleno - completoPortuguese (BR): cheio - completoPortuguese (PT): cheio - completoChinese (Simplified): 满 - 充满的 - 完全的Chinese (Traditional): 滿 - 充滿的 - 完全的Hindi: पूरा - भरा हुआArabic: ممتلئ - كاملBengali: পূর্ণ - ভরাRussian: полныйJapanese: いっぱい - 満（み）Vietnamese: đầyKorean: 가득한 - 완전한Turkish: dolu - tamUrdu: بھرا ہوا - مکملIndonesian: penuh
Example Sentences
This book is full of pictures.
basic
Sorry, the restaurant is full tonight. No tables left.
natural
He gave me a full report of what happened.
natural
My calendar is full next week—I don’t have any free time.
natural
The cup is full of water.
basic
My stomach feels full after lunch.
basic