Meaning: full

Illustrative Context

An empty pot is easier to carry than a full pot.

Target Sense

• The most generic adjective for containing the maximum amount of something in a given space.
• Avoid terms with specific overt reference to maximum capacity, e.g. full up, overflowing.
• Avoid derived, resultative terms meaning filled, unless such a derived form has replaced the original ‘full’ root to become the default term, without retaining a specific resultative sense.
• Avoid terms specific to particular objects or liquids that a vessel is full of.