full

Holding as much as possible, with no room for more.

• The bus is full.
• She filled three full bags with leaves.
• Is the bottle full of water?

How to use it: full of something (The basket is full of apples.)

Similar words: filled, packed

Opposites: empty

Common phrases: full of something, a full glass, completely full

Having eaten so much that you do not want more food.

• I am full, thanks.
• We felt full after the large lunch.
• Are you too full for dessert?

Similar words: satisfied

Opposites: hungry

Common phrases: feel full, a full stomach, completely full

Including every part or detail, with nothing left out.

• Please write your full name.
• The report gives a full account of the accident.
• Have you heard the full story?

Similar words: complete, entire, whole

Opposites: partial, incomplete

Common phrases: full name, full details, full report

Round in shape, especially when the whole bright side of the moon can be seen.

• The moon is full tonight.
• She has full cheeks and a small nose.
• A full moon lit the path through the woods.

Similar words: round, plump

Common phrases: full moon, full lips, full cheeks

Having all the rights, powers, or qualifications of a particular role.

• She is now a full member.
• They granted him full authority to sign the agreement.
• Only full members can vote in the election.

Similar words: fully qualified, unrestricted

Opposites: limited

Common phrases: full member, full partner, full authority

Thinking and talking a lot about something that strongly interests or excites you.

• She is full of her new project.
• He came home full of the exciting news.
• They were so full of their success that they barely listened.

How to use it: full of something (He was full of his plans for the new shop.)

Similar words: preoccupied, absorbed

Common phrases: full of something, full of yourself

The greatest possible amount or degree, especially in fixed expressions.

• We enjoyed the trip to the full.
• He lived his life to the full.
• The guests were entertained to the full.

How to use it: to the full (She enjoyed the holiday to the full.)

Similar words: maximum

Opposites: minimum

Common phrases: to the full, enjoy something full