“Full” is an adjective formed from the old Russian “dust”, “dust” is “filled”, “containing a limit amount of something”. In modern Russian, this adjective is used very often. Which is not surprising, because if you look at the dictionary to determine "complete", you can find a huge variety of meanings.
Main meaning
The primary meaning of the word “complete” in the dictionaries is “filled”, “containing the maximum quantity of something”, “containing the greatest possible quantity of some substance or objects”. You can use a word in this meaning, for example, in the following context:
- On my desk was a full-blown cup of fragrant coffee with cream.
- The bus was full, and to travel in comfort, we decided to wait for the next.
- The glade that he discovered turned out to be mushroom, so after only half an hour his basket was full to the brim.
As a rule, this value is very obvious and does not raise questions.
The meaning of "abundance"
Calling something “complete,” the speaker or writer may mean that the item you are looking for contains a large amount, that is, an abundance of something.
- This reserve is full of rare animals listed in the Red Book.
- The lake is full of predatory fish, so we will probably be able to catch something.
- This city is full of expensive shops, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels, which only millionaires can afford to live in.
As the examples show, in this case “full” is a kind of compliment, a positive definition.
"Full" - about emotions
This is what they say about a very strong feeling, as if “penetrating” a person through and through.
- That day he was full of anxiety, ate almost nothing and smoked more cigarettes than the whole week before.
- I am preparing to make an important decision, because I am no longer a child full of doubts and fears; It’s time for me to become a responsible adult to rely on.
- She had the look of a man full of naive girlish happiness, not overshadowed by everyday difficulties and cold calculation.
Simply put, a person full of some kind of feeling is a person who is deeply experiencing this feeling.
"Full" - about the forms of manifestation of emotions
This value is a little similar to the previous one, however, it does not refer to the person himself, but to some sign or gesture through which he demonstrates his emotions and feelings. You can trace and better understand the difference between these two values by looking at the examples:
- His gaze was full of horror.
- The smile of a loving woman is always full of kindness and care.
- It was a gesture full of suppressed anger, annoyance, and a quiet, restrained rage that seemed to be about to break out.
In this case, “complete” is a definition that means “radiating,” “radiating,” “expressing some kind of feeling.”
Full - Absolute
Another meaning of the word "complete" is expressed in the ability to use it in the description of something ultimate, total, absolute. Here are some examples of the use of the word "full" in this meaning:
- There is nothing better than spending the evening in complete silence with a good book.
- Sometimes a person just needs a rest: a cozy homely atmosphere, a warm blanket, hot tea and complete peace.
- Before signing the contract, the bank's client carefully read it and made sure that everything was in order.
In any of these sentences, the adjective “full” can be replaced by “absolute” without losing the meaning of the phrase.
Full - Unlimited
The adjective "full" is most often used in this meaning in the phrase "full right" or "complete freedom". That is, we are talking about freedom, which does not constrain anything. In this context, “complete” is “without any limits, limits, borders, prohibitions, not constrained by rules or taboos”. For instance:
- It would be a mistake to give him complete freedom of action, because he does not have enough experience to do business.
- I have every right to choose where to go to study after school and what occupation to devote my life to.
- Full power goes to those who show talent, zeal and responsibility more than others.
In this context, the word "complete" can be replaced by "unlimited".
"Full" - not held back
So it can be said about voice, tone, strength. For instance:
- He beat in full force, but this was not enough.
- People in the square shouted in full voice, demanding that the monarch go out to them and answer for their actions.
In this meaning, “complete” is an epithet close in meaning to “whole”, “not weakened and not weakened”. The phrases “full voice” and “full power” can easily be replaced by “full voice” and “full power”.
"Full" - about a person’s figure
"Full" can be called a person who has some excess weight; person "in the body." In this case, the adjective "full" can be considered a synonym for "well-fed".
- The station manager was a full man of about forty, good-natured and a little slow.
- I don't like being full at all, but even less I like to limit myself to eating.
To summarize
Despite the fact that the origin of the word "full" refers only to its main meaning, this adjective has a lot of meanings. Only the most frequently used ones were listed in this article: “full”, “plentiful”, “exiting”, “absolute”, “not restrained”, “well-fed” and others.