full vs to the full

to the full vs full

full is a noun but to the full is not a noun.

full is an adjective but to the full is not an adjective.

full is a verb but to the full is not a verb.

full and to the full both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
full	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
to the full	No	No	No	Yes

As adverbs, full and to the full are synonyms defined as:

full and to the full: to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)

Other synonyms of full include fully.

full (noun)	to the full (noun)
the time when the Moon is fully illuminated

full (adjective)	to the full (adjective)
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
(of sound) having marked deepness and body
having the normally expected amount
complete in extent or degree and in every particular
being at a peak or culminating point
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
having ample fabric

full (verb)	to the full (verb)
increase in phase
make (a garment) fuller by pleating or gathering
beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening

full (adverb)	to the full (adverb)
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)	to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)

Difference between full and to the full

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