full

full
1. adjective /fʊl/
a) Containing the maximum possible amount of that which can fit in the space available.

The jugs were full to the point of overflowing.

b) Complete; with nothing omitted.

Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling.

See Also: fill, -ful, fulfil
2. adverb /fʊl/

You know full well what makes me look so pale.

3. noun /fʊl/
a) Utmost measure or extent; highest state or degree.

I was fed to the full.

b) The phase of the moon when it is entire face is illuminated, full moon.
4. verb /fʊl/
To make cloth denser and firmer by soaking, beating and pressing, to waulk, walk

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