comparative degree of full
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If something (a cup, for example) is full, it cannot be more so, since there is no more room in it. Therefore, there is no comparative and no superlative.
What meaning do you want to express, Seanhu?
What meaning do you want to express, Seanhu?
Just the word deeper will do.
By the way, "sb" isn't a word; I think you mean somebody.
By the way, "sb" isn't a word; I think you mean somebody.
Yes, when you need a comparative or superlative form of "full", the correct forms are "fuller" and "fullest", but "more full" and "most full" are sometimes valid alternatives.
Some phrases, such as "to the fullest" or "to the fullest extent", would sound odd with "most full", so it really depends on what you mean to say.
EDIT: I would say "a fuller understanding", not "a more full understanding". To me "deeper" and "fuller" are different aspects of understanding.
Some phrases, such as "to the fullest" or "to the fullest extent", would sound odd with "most full", so it really depends on what you mean to say.
EDIT: I would say "a fuller understanding", not "a more full understanding". To me "deeper" and "fuller" are different aspects of understanding.
I agree with Forero.
Deeper meaning a more thorough/detailed understanding (understanding the intricacies), whereas fuller means a more complete understanding (better overall).
Deeper meaning a more thorough/detailed understanding (understanding the intricacies), whereas fuller means a more complete understanding (better overall).
