backfilled Definition
- 1to refill a hole or excavation with the material dug out of it
- 2to replace something that has been removed with a substitute
Using backfilled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "backfilled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The construction workers backfilled the trench with dirt.
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After removing the old plants, she backfilled the garden with new soil.
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The company backfilled the position with a new hire.
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The missing data was backfilled with estimates.
backfilled Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for backfilled
Summary: backfilled in Brief
'Backfilled' [bak-fild] means to refill a hole or excavation with the material dug out of it or to replace something that has been removed with a substitute. It is commonly used in construction and gardening contexts, such as 'The construction workers backfilled the trench with dirt.' 'Backfilled' can also refer to replacing missing data with estimates, as in 'The missing data was backfilled with estimates.'
