Filled

/fɪld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make something full by putting something into it.

She filled the jar with marbles.

to occupy or take up space or time.

His days were filled with meetings and deadlines.

to complete a requirement, order, or request.

The pharmacist filled the prescription promptly.

adjective

containing the maximum amount, fully progressed or completed.

The filled glass was precariously perched on the edge of the table.

having been made full or full to capacity.

The filled balloon floated away into the sky.

Middle English, from Old English fyllan, from full

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.

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.

Totally satisfied or fulfilled.

After that meal, I am so filled.

Intoxicated or under the influence.

He was filled after just a couple of drinks.