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[fʊl]

adj

1) containing the largest amount that will fit in a particular place

Ant:

empty

The petrol tank is almost full.[/ex]

a full car park[/ex]

This crisp packet is only half full.[/ex]

bins full of rubbish[/ex]

2) full or full up not wanting to eat any more because you have eaten a lot

3) complete

full details/instructions[/ex]

She is expected to make a full recovery.[/ex]

Please give your full name and address.[/ex]

4) used for emphasizing that something is as loud, powerful, fast etc as possible

He turned the radio on full volume.[/ex]

He drove at full speed along the road.[/ex]

5) busy

a full day at the office[/ex]

She leads a very full life (= she takes part in many different activities).[/ex]

6) if part of someone's body is full, it is large, wide, or has a round shape

full lips[/ex]

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be full of sth — to have or contain a lot of something[/ex]

Your trousers are full of holes![/ex]

be full of yourself — informal to be always talking about yourself or your achievements in a way that annoys other people[/ex]

full of beans — old-fashioned very lively and full of energy[/ex]

in full — completely, including the whole of something[/ex]

Fines must be paid in full within 30 days.[/ex]

to the full — as much as possible[/ex]

My aim is to enjoy life to the full.[/ex]