English dictionary
fill
/f/I/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a quantity sufficient to satisfy
ExamplesHe ate his fill of potatoes.
She had heard her fill of gossip.
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any material that fills a space or container
ExamplesThere was not enough fill for the trench.
Synonyms fillingSource: WordNet 3.0
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One of the thills or shafts of a carriage.
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A full supply, as much as supplies want; as much as gives complete satisfaction.
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That which fills; filling; specif., an embankment, as in railroad construction, to fill a hollow or ravine; also, the place which is to be filled.
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verb
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make full, also in a metaphorical sense
ExamplesFill a container.
Fill the child with pride.
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become full
ExamplesThe pool slowly filled with water.
The theater filled up slowly.
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occupy the whole of
ExamplesThe liquid fills the container.
Synonyms occupySource: WordNet 3.0
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assume, as of positions or roles
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fill or meet a want or need
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appoint someone to (a position or a job)
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eat until one is sated
ExamplesHe filled up on turkey.
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fill to satisfaction
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plug with a substance
ExamplesFill a cavity.
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To make full; to supply with as much as can be held or contained; to put or pour into, till no more can be received; to occupy the whole capacity of.
Source: webster1913
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To become full; to have the whole capacity occupied; to have an abundant supply; to be satiated; as, corn <i>fills</i> well in a warm season; the sail <i>fills</i> with the wind.
Source: webster1913