Dictionary
English - Portuguese (Br)
Full
fʊl
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
plein, complet, saturé, abondant, entier
Full meanings in Portuguese
plein
Example:
The box is full of toys.
La boîte est pleine de jouets.
My schedule is full this week.
Mon emploi du temps est plein cette semaine.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe something that is filled to capacity or has no empty space.
Note: Commonly used to indicate a lack of space or availability.
complet
Example:
The report is complete.
Le rapport est complet.
He gave a full explanation.
Il a donné une explication complète.
Usage: formalContext: Used to indicate that something is finished or contains all necessary parts.
Note: Often used in formal contexts, such as reports or presentations.
saturé
Example:
The market is full of competitors.
Le marché est saturé de concurrents.
Her schedule is full of appointments.
Son emploi du temps est saturé de rendez-vous.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe a situation where there is an overabundance of something.
Note: This term can imply a negative connotation, suggesting an overwhelming quantity.
abondant
Example:
The harvest this year was full.
La récolte cette année était abondante.
The garden is full of flowers.
Le jardin est plein de fleurs.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describes a large quantity or abundance of something.
Note: Often used in agricultural or natural contexts.
entier
Example:
I want a full refund.
Je veux un remboursement entier.
He read the full book.
Il a lu le livre entier.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate completeness in terms of quantity or extent.
Note: Can be used in various contexts, including transactions and reading.
Full's synonyms
complete
When something is complete, it means it is finished or whole, lacking nothing.
Example: The project is complete and ready for submission.
Note: Full can refer to something being filled to capacity, while complete implies that all necessary parts are present.
total
Total refers to the entirety or sum of something, without any omissions.
Example: The total cost of the repairs was higher than expected.
Note: Full can imply being filled to capacity, while total refers to the entirety of something.
entire
Entire means whole or complete, without any part being left out.
Example: She spent the entire day working on her thesis.
Note: Full can refer to being filled to capacity, while entire emphasizes completeness without any part missing.
satiated
Satiated means fully satisfied or having had enough, especially in terms of food or drink.
Example: After the meal, I felt satiated and content.
Note: Full can refer to being physically filled, while satiated specifically relates to feeling satisfied or having had enough.
Full expressions, common phrases
full of beans
To be full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example: After a good night's sleep, he was full of beans and ready to tackle the day.
Note: The phrase 'full of beans' uses 'full' in a figurative sense to mean energetic or enthusiastic, rather than physically full.
full swing
At the highest level of activity or operation.
Example: The party was in full swing when we arrived, with music and dancing.
Note: The phrase 'full swing' refers to a peak level of activity or operation, not necessarily related to physical fullness.
full of hot air
To talk a lot without saying anything meaningful; to be boastful or exaggerated.
Example: Don't listen to him, he's just full of hot air and doesn't know what he's talking about.
Note: In this idiom, 'full of hot air' implies being full of empty talk or exaggeration, not actual physical fullness.
full of oneself
To be excessively self-centered or conceited.
Example: She's always boasting about her achievements; she's so full of herself.
Note: The phrase 'full of oneself' refers to being overly self-absorbed or conceited, not physically full.
full plate
To have a lot of things to do or deal with.
Example: I can't take on any more projects right now; I already have a full plate.
Note: In this context, 'full plate' means having a busy schedule or a lot of responsibilities, not necessarily being physically full.
full well
To be fully aware; to know completely.
Example: She knew full well that he wouldn't keep his promise.
Note: The phrase 'full well' emphasizes complete knowledge or awareness, rather than physical fullness.
full house
To have all the seats or accommodations occupied; to be at maximum capacity.
Example: The concert was sold out; it was a full house that night.
Note: In this case, 'full house' refers to a venue being at maximum capacity, not the state of physical fullness.
Full everyday (slang) expressions
Full-on
Used to describe something that is intense, extreme, or complete.
Example: He went full-on and quit his job without notice.
Note: The addition of 'on' intensifies the meaning, emphasizing the completeness or intensity.
Full tilt
Refers to moving at the highest speed or maximum capacity.
Example: He was driving full tilt down the highway.
Note: The term 'tilt' suggests moving at full speed or capacity.
Full monty
Refers to getting everything or the whole package.
Example: She ordered the full monty breakfast with all the extras.
Note: Derived from a British slang term meaning everything, especially in the context of quantity or completeness.
Full of it
Means to be dishonest, boasting, or exaggerating.
Example: Don't believe him, he's always full of it.
Note: The slang 'full of it' implies insincerity or deceit.
Full blast
Indicates maximum volume or intensity.
Example: The music was playing full blast at the party.
Note: The extension 'blast' implies a high level of power or intensity.
Full throttle
Refers to doing something at maximum speed or effort.
Example: They are working full throttle to meet the deadline.
Note: The term 'throttle' emphasizes the rapid and vigorous nature of the action.
Full deck
Means someone is not thinking clearly or is mentally unstable.
Example: He's not playing with a full deck; he seems confused.
Note: The phrase 'full deck' is an idiom suggesting someone is missing something essential or is mentally unbalanced.
Full - Examples
The glass is full of water.
Le verre est plein d'eau.
I want a full refund.
Je veux un remboursement complet.
She gave a full account of what happened.
Elle a donné un compte rendu complet de ce qui s'est passé.
Full grammar
Full - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: full
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): fuller
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): fullest
Adjective (Adjective): full
Adverb, comparative (Adverb, comparative): fuller
Adverb, superlative (Adverb, superlative): fullest
Adverb (Adverb): full
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): full
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): full
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): fulled
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): fulling
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): fulls
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): full
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): full
Syllables, Separation and Stress
full Contains 1 syllables: full
Phonetic transcription: ˈfu̇l
full , ˈfu̇l (The red syllable is stressed)
Full - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
full: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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