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.