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.