Engelsk

full

gb/fˈʊl/ us/fˈʊl/
A1 Engelsk
~ 400
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adjective A1 property
1

Containing as much as possible

Having no more space for anything else.

Bruksmønster: [container/place] is full of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'full' with 'complete'. 'Full' refers to capacity, while 'complete' refers to all parts being present.
Synonymer
filled (Emphasizes that something has been made full, often recently.)
Antonymer
empty (Lacking contents; having nothing inside.)
Ordkombinasjoner
full of people |full glass |full capacity |full house |full load
Temaer
daily life |measurement |space |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The glass is full of water.
  • The theater was full for the premiere.
  • Her bag was full of books and papers.
  • The parking lot is completely full.
  • By the end of the day, my schedule was full.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The cup is full of tea.
  • The room is full of people.
  • My bag is full of clothes.
  • The bus is full.
  • His plate is full of food.
adjective A1 property
2

Having eaten enough food

Not wanting to eat more because you have had enough food.

Bruksmønster: [person] is full (after [meal])
Vanlig feil:
Learners may say 'I am complete' instead of 'I am full' after eating. This is incorrect in English.
Synonymer
satiated (More formal; implies fully satisfied appetite.)
Antonymer
hungry (Wanting or needing food.)
Ordkombinasjoner
feel full |too full |completely full
Temaer
food |health |food_drink
Eksempler
  • I can't eat dessert, I'm full.
  • After the big lunch, we all felt full.
  • She pushed her plate away, saying she was full.
  • I'm too full to move right now.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I am full after lunch.
  • He is full now.
  • She feels full after dinner.
  • We are full from the big meal.
adjective A2 property
3

Complete in extent or degree

Having all parts or the whole amount; not partial.

Bruksmønster: full [amount/length/details]
Synonymer
complete (Almost interchangeable; 'full' can imply maximum extent rather than just all parts present.)
Antonymer
partial (Only part of the whole.)
Ordkombinasjoner
full details |full amount |full length
Temaer
measurement |time |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Please give me the full story.
  • She worked a full day at the office.
  • He has full control over the project.
  • We need the full amount by Friday.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I need the full story.
  • He worked a full day.
  • She has full control.
  • We paid the full price.
adjective B1 property
4

At maximum stage of development

At the highest point or stage something can reach.

Bruksmønster: in full [bloom/swing/flow]
Synonymer
peak (Suggests the very highest point; often used metaphorically.)
Antonymer
early stage (Before reaching maximum development.)
Ordkombinasjoner
full bloom |full swing |full flow
Temaer
nature |events |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The roses are in full bloom this week.
  • The festival is now in full swing.
  • Negotiations were in full flow when we arrived.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The flowers are in full bloom.
  • The party is in full swing.
  • Talks are in full flow.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
full
IPA
GB/fˈʊl/
US/fˈʊl/
Stavelser og trykk
full (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (full)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
  • Base: full
  • Comparative: fuller
  • Superlative: fullest
Ordfamilie
Forms
fuller adjective fullest adjective
Core family
fill verb A1 fully adverb B1
Related words
fullness noun refill verb
Negative and opposite forms
empty adjective A1
Advanced or less common
fulfill verb B1 fulfillment noun
Uttrykk

full circle

1
/fˈʊl sˈɚkəl/
idiom

Return to original condition or place after change

To return to the same situation you started from after a series of changes.

Eksempler
  • After years abroad, she came full circle and moved back to her hometown.
  • The debate has come full circle to where it began.

full of oneself

1
/fˈʊl əv wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom informal

Overly self-important or arrogant

Thinking you are very important or better than other people.

Eksempler
  • Ever since he got promoted, he's been so full of himself.
  • Don't be so full of yourself—you still have a lot to learn.

full blast

1
/fˈʊl blˈæst/
fixed phrase

at maximum power or volume

At the highest possible power or volume.

Eksempler
  • The air conditioner was running at full blast all afternoon.
  • He had the music on full blast in his car.

full blast

2
/fˈʊl blˈæst/
fixed phrase

At maximum power or intensity

Working or happening as strongly as possible.

Eksempler
  • The stereo was playing at full blast.
  • The heater is on full blast to keep us warm.

in full swing

1
/ˈɪn fˈʊl swˈɪŋ/
idiom

At the highest point of activity or progress

Happening with a lot of activity and energy, at its busiest time.

Eksempler
  • By midnight, the party was in full swing.
  • The summer sales are now in full swing.
  • Construction is now in full swing at the site.

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