Meaning & Definition of word "Fill"

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.