Meaning & Definition of word "Filled"

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    Filled

    /fɪld/

    verb:

    • 1. to make something full by putting something into it.
      • Example: She filled the jar with marbles.
    • 2. to occupy or take up space or time.
      • Example: His days were filled with meetings and deadlines.
    • 3. to complete a requirement, order, or request.
      • Example: The pharmacist filled the prescription promptly.

    adjective:

    • 1. containing the maximum amount, fully progressed or completed.
      • Example: The filled glass was precariously perched on the edge of the table.
    • 2. having been made full or full to capacity.
      • Example: The filled balloon floated away into the sky.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English fyllan, from full

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    filled to the brim:

    Completely full, often to the point of overflowing.

    filled with joy:

    Experiencing a great amount of happiness.

    filled up:

    Having no space left; completed.

    Related Words

    fill:

    To put something into a space until it is full.

    full:

    Containing as much as possible; not empty.

    filling:

    The act of making something full.

    Slang Meanings of filled

    Meaning: Totally satisfied or fulfilled.

    Example Sentence: After that meal, I am so filled.

    Meaning: Intoxicated or under the influence.

    Example Sentence: He was filled after just a couple of drinks.