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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This was in 2024 and 2025, when the AI craze was in full swing and Claude and ChatGPT adoption was rising. — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026 Fall is in full swing and that means book publishers are offering new tomes for fans of the printed page. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Fred Daley, pastor at All Saints Church, said Cook is an active member of the parish who for years has been the church’s go-to Easter Bunny, decked out in full costume during the spring holiday season. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026 The structure — and Bloys’ memo (read it in full, below) — suggest that HBO will continue to be the marquee name in Skydance’s streaming portfolio. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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