Phrase guide

full well

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Very well

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 2006. Nadia Yassine. Full Sails Ahead. Justice and Spirituality Publications. page 2. He knows full well that I don't like that club.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English fol wel, fulwel, from Old English ful wel, equivalent to full + well. Compare Old Norse all-vel (“full well”).