adverb
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)
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fully grown
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he didn't fully understand
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knew full well
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full-grown
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full-fledged
• Usage Domain: ↑combining form
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FULLY, thoroughly, completely, to the utmost, to the limit, to the maximum, for all one's worth.
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to the full
In full measure or completely
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Main Entry: ↑full
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to the full phrase
as much as possible
My aim is to enjoy life to the full.
Main entry: full
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to the greatest possible extent
enjoy your free trip to Europe to the full
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to the full
1 : to a great or complete degree
I enjoyed the performance to the full.
We need to exploit this opportunity to the full.
2 : in a very active and energetic way
She likes to live life to the full.
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Main Entry: ↑full
Useful english dictionary. 2012.