Pronunciation: /fʊl/

Definitions of full

noun the state of being filled up or containing as much or as many as possible

Example Sentences

A1 The glass is full of water.

A2 She always carries a bag full of snacks.

B1 The room was decorated with a full display of flowers.

B2 The bookshelf was full of novels from different genres.

C1 The concert hall was full of eager fans waiting for the performance to begin.

C2 The museum's collection was full of rare artifacts and historical treasures.

adjective describing a noun as containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space

Example Sentences

A1 The glass is full of water.

A2 The restaurant was full of people enjoying their meals.

B1 The schedule for the conference is full of interesting speakers.

B2 The bookshelf in the library is full of classic novels.

C1 The art gallery was full of exquisite paintings from famous artists.

C2 The stadium was full of passionate fans cheering for their team.

Examples of full in a Sentence

formal The room was full of distinguished guests attending the conference.

informal The theater was packed with people for the movie premiere.

slang The party was lit, the house was full of cool people.

figurative Her heart was full of love for her family.

Grammatical Forms of full

past tense

filled

plural

fulls

comparative

fuller

superlative

fullest

present tense

fill

future tense

will fill

perfect tense

have filled

continuous tense

is filling

singular

full

positive degree

full

infinitive

to fill

gerund

filling

participle

filled

Origin and Evolution of full

First Known Use: 0900 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'full' originated from Old English 'full', meaning complete or whole.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'full' has retained its original meaning of complete or whole, but has also taken on additional connotations such as being entirely filled or having reached maximum capacity.