Fill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fill is a verb meaning (transitive, ergative) To make full.
Meaning
(transitive, ergative) To make full.
More Meanings
- To become full.
- (intransitive) To become full.
- (transitive) To satisfy or obey (an order, request, or requirement).
- (transitive) To install someone, or be installed, in (a position or office), eliminating a vacancy.
- (transitive) To treat (a tooth) by adding a dental filling to it.
- (transitive) To block, obstruct
- (transitive) To supply fully with food; to feed; to satisfy.
Example Sentences
The sails fill with wind
The bucket filled with rain
The room filled with thick smoke.
The pharmacist filled my prescription for penicillin.
Word Forms
- fills
- filling
- filled
Synonyms for fill
Depending on context, synonyms include pervade, dick, knob, swive, close, replete.
Antonyms for fill
Common opposites include empty, discharge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fill up, cram, sate, replete, satiate, close.
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