Pronunciation

/fɪl/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To put something or someone into a space or container until it is full or complete. For example: “She filled the vase with fresh flowers.”
  • Also used metaphorically: To occupy or take up all available time, space, or capacity. E.g., “The schedule is filled with appointments.”
• Noun (n): The amount that a container can hold; capacity. For example: “The tank has a fill of 10 gallons.”
  • As a mass noun (uncountable): Material or substance used to fill something. E.g., “The cushion needs more fill to make it comfortable.”

Phrases

• “Fill out” means to complete a form or document by providing the necessary information. Example: “Please fill out this application before submitting it.”
• “Fill in” can mean to substitute for someone temporarily or to add details to a picture or story. Examples: “Can you fill in for me while I’m away?” or “The artist decided to fill in the background with blue.”
• “To be filled with” may indicate an emotion or quality pervading something or someone. Example: “She was filled with excitement about the upcoming trip.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I need to fill the car up with gas before we leave.”
• Noun: “The auditorium reached its fill as people arrived for the concert.”

Synonyms

• (as a verb) Stock, load, stuff, pack, replenish, top up
• (as a noun) Capacity, volume, content, stuffing, material, substance

Antonyms

• (as a verb) Empty, drain, clear, vacate
• (as a noun) Emptiness, vacancy, void