Meaning & Definition of word "Fill"

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    Fill

    /fɪl/

    noun:

    • 1. the act of filling something
      • Example: The fill of the fuel tank was completed.
    • 2. material used to fill a space
      • Example: The contractor suggested using sand as a fill for the foundation.

    verb:

    • 1. to make full by putting something into a space or container
      • Example: I will fill the glass with water.
    • 2. to occupy or take up space or time
      • Example: The teacher was filling the class time with various activities.
    • 3. to complete a form or document by providing required information
      • Example: Please fill out this application form.
    • 4. to saturate or permeate
      • Example: The scent of flowers filled the air.

    Etymology

    Middle English: filen, from Old English fyllan

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fill in:

    to complete information on a form

    fill out:

    to complete a form by supplying required information

    fill up:

    to make something full

    Related Words

    full:

    containing as much as possible; filled to capacity

    overflow:

    to spill over the edge of a container

    satisfy:

    to meet the requirements or needs

    Slang Meanings of fill

    Meaning: to fill someone's shoes

    Example Sentence: He was worried he couldn't fill the boss's shoes.

    Meaning: fill the void

    Example Sentence: After she moved away, I tried to fill the void in my life.