fill

[fɪl]

fill Definition

• 1. to make something full or to become full
• 2. to put a substance into a container or a space until it is completely full
• 3. to provide someone with the information or things that they need or want

Using fill: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Please fill the glass with water.

• Example

  I need to fill up my car with gas.

• Example

  She filled the room with laughter.

• Example

  Can you fill me in on what happened while I was away?

• Example

  The restaurant filled quickly with customers.

fill Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fill

• pack
• stuff
• cram
• stock
• load

Antonyms for fill

• drain
• deplete
• empty

Idioms Using fill

• filled to the brim

  completely full

  Example

  The cup was filled to the brim with hot chocolate.

• fill someone's shoes

  to take over someone's job or responsibilities

  Example

  It will be difficult to find someone who can fill his shoes as CEO.

• fill a void

  to provide something that was missing or lacking

  Example

  The new library will fill a void in the community's resources.

Phrases with fill

• fill in

  to provide information that someone needs to know

  Example

  Can you fill me in on the details of the meeting?

• fill out

  to complete a form or document by providing the necessary information

  Example

  Please fill out this application form and return it to us.

• fill the bill

  to be suitable for a particular purpose or need

  Example

  This new software really fills the bill for our accounting needs.

Origins of fill

from Old English 'fyllan', meaning 'to fill, replenish'

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Summary: fill in Brief

The verb 'fill' [fɪl] means to make something full or to become full, to put a substance into a container or a space until it is completely full, or to provide someone with the information or things that they need or want. It is used in contexts ranging from filling a glass with water to filling out a form or providing information. Phrases like 'fill in' and 'fill the bill' extend its usage, while idioms like 'filled to the brim' and 'fill a void' add descriptive and metaphorical dimensions.