Definition

1. Noun:
   • An item or element that occupies the complete area of a single page: This refers to content, typically in print or digital media, that is designed to fill an entire page from margin to margin.

Usage

• The term "full page" is used as a noun phrase to describe the extent of coverage of content on a page. It is commonly used in publishing, advertising, and design contexts.
• It is typically used with articles ("a full page", "the full page") and prepositions like "on" or "in" (e.g., "an ad on a full page").

Examples

• Noun:
  • The advertisement was a full page in the Sunday magazine.
  • Her article merited a full page in the prestigious journal.
  • The newspaper dedicated a full page to covering the election results.

Advanced Usage

• "to take up a full page": to occupy the entire space of one page.
  • The detailed chart takes up a full page in the report.
• "full-page" (adjective form): While "full page" is a noun phrase, the hyphenated form "full-page" functions as an adjective.
  • The company bought a full-page ad in the newspaper. (This describes the type of ad. Note: This is listed here as it is a direct derivative of the target noun phrase.)

Variants and Related Words

• Full-page (adj): As mentioned above, this is the adjectival form meaning "covering or occupying an entire page."
• Double-page spread (n): Content that extends across two facing pages.
• Half-page (n): Content that occupies half of a page.

Synonyms

• Full-spread: Often implies content across two pages, but can sometimes be used synonymously in certain contexts.
• Whole page: A less common but direct synonym.

Antonyms

• Partial page: Content that does not fill an entire page.
• Half-page: Content occupying only half a page.
• Column inch: A very small unit of space in a publication.

Related Phrases

• Run to a full page: To extend in length so as to fill a page.
  • His letter to the editor ran to a full page.
• Given a full page: To be allocated an entire page for content.
  • The new artist was given a full page in the art review.

Noun

1. something that covers an entire page
   • the ad took up a full page