fill
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/fɪl/
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/fɪl/
verb
A1
to make something full
Please fill the glass with water.
A1
to close a hole with something
Use clay to fill the crack in the wall.
R
to repair a tooth with special material
The dentist will fill my cavity tomorrow.
B1
to cause strong feelings
His kindness filled me with joy.
B1
to spread through a space
Music began to fill the room.
R
full of something
It was a joy-filled celebration.
R
to provide what is needed
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R
to do a job or role
She will fill the manager position next month.
R
to choose someone for a job
We need to fill the open position soon.
R
to use time doing something
Reading helps fill my free time.
R
to eat until full
The children filled themselves with cake at the party.
R
to complete a request or order
The pharmacy will fill your prescription in one hour.
noun
R
enough of something
I've had my fill of noisy cities for now.
R
as much as you can eat or drink
After three plates, he had his fill of pasta.
translation
to make something full; to close a hole with something; to repair a tooth with special material; to cause strong feelings; to spread through a space; full of something; to provide what is needed; to do a job or role; to choose someone for a job; to use time doing something; to eat until full; to complete a request or order
enough of something; as much as you can eat or drink
Word Forms
3rd Present
fills
Progressive
filling
Past
filled
Perfect
filled
Plural
fills