in full

phrase

1
: to the requisite or complete amount
paid in full
2
: to the fullest extent : completely
read the book in full

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Listening to it as its own, distinct work, particularly after a long quarter-century with no new music from Stevie at all, Songs in the Key of Life EP seems like a wonder—four unheard recordings from a master in full flight. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2026 He’s played with both over the past three seasons, just not both at the same time in full-time duty. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The Times’ belated discovery of Bragg’s malpractice emerged through an unlikely incident that has not been reported in full. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 Accordingly, Trump’s public deliberations about who to invade and who to annihilate were themselves crimes, committed in full view of thousands of diplomats and heads of state. — Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in full

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in full was in 1641

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infula
in full
in (full) color
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“In full.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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