fill
Third Person
fills
Present Participle
filling
Past Tense
filled
Past Participle
filled
1
to make something full
transitive
- He filled the bucket with sand to build a sandcastle.
- I will fill the vase with fresh flowers from the garden.
- Please fill my glass with water.
- We need to fill the gas tank before going on a long trip.
- We should fill the bathtub with warm water for a relaxing bath.
Antonyms:
2
to become full or get filled
- The room slowly started to fill with the aroma of freshly baked cookies.
- As the rain continued, the streets began to fill with water.
- The theater gradually filled as people took their seats before the performance.
- Over time, the jar will naturally fill with sediment from the river water.
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3
to spread through a space completely
transitive
- Laughter filled the room, making everyone feel at ease.
- The scent of fresh coffee filled the café as the morning rush began.
- As the sun set, a deep sense of calm filled the forest.
- The aroma of spices filled the kitchen, making everyone hungry.
- A thick fog filled the valley, making everything seem eerily quiet.
4
to use the available space or capacity of something completely
transitive
- The floodwaters threatened to fill the entire basement, causing concern among the residents.
- In preparation for the move, they used packing materials to carefully fill every box with their belongings.
- The water quickly rose to fill the bathtub, reaching the brim.
- The students eagerly gathered to fill the auditorium for the special guest lecture.
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5
to meet or satisfy a desire, requirement, or need
transitive
- The company's new product line aims to fill a gap in the market for eco-friendly household cleaners.
- Reading a good book can fill the need for intellectual stimulation and entertainment.
- Spending time with loved ones can fill the emotional need for connection and support.
- Exercise and physical activity can fill the need for stress relief and relaxation.
6
to occupy and carry out the responsibilities associated with a particular position or role
transitive
- After extensive training, Sarah was ready to fill the role of project manager for the upcoming construction project.
- The actor was thrilled to fill the lead role in the Broadway production after years of auditioning for similar opportunities.
- The elected official promised to fill the responsibilities of city councilor with dedication and integrity.
- As the eldest sibling, Maria felt a responsibility to fill the role of caregiver for her younger brothers and sisters.
- As the CEO, Mark understood the importance of filling his role as a visionary leader and setting the direction for the company.
7
to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling
transitive
- The dentist will fill the cavity with a special material.
- The procedure to fill the cavity is quick and painless.
- She scheduled an appointment with the dentist to fill a small chip in her front tooth.
- The dentist used a specialized tool to fill the cavity in the patient's tooth.
8
to satisfy a hunger or desire to the point of contentment or fullness
transitive
- The buffet spread was abundant enough to fill all the guests.
- He puts seeds in the bird feeder to fill the songbirds in the backyard.
Synonyms:
9
to appoint or assign an individual to occupy a position or role that was previously vacant
transitive
- The school district needs to fill several teaching positions before the start of the new academic year.
- After the retirement of the senior manager, the company is actively seeking to fill the leadership role.
- The committee is responsible for reviewing applications and selecting candidates to fill the open faculty positions.
- The city council has launched a recruitment process to fill the position of city planner.
- It took several months to fill the position of chief financial officer with a qualified candidate.