Fill Meaning in English
word
/ˈfɪɫ/
fil
/fˈɪl/
fil
Definition
To make something full by putting something into it. It can also mean to complete empty spaces, such as on a form, or to take all available space or time.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'fill a cup with water', 'fill in/out a form', and 'fill up the tank'. 'Fill' is general; 'fill in' often means complete missing information, and 'fill out' is especially common for forms. It also appears in expressions like 'fill the room' or 'fill your day' for space and time.
Spanish: llenar - rellenarPortuguese (BR): encher - preencherPortuguese (PT): encher - preencherChinese (Simplified): 装满 - 填写 - 充满Chinese (Traditional): 裝滿 - 填寫 - 充滿Hindi: भरना - भर देना - भरना (फ़ॉर्म आदि)Arabic: يملأ - يعبّئ - يملأ (استمارة)Bengali: ভরানো - পূরণ করাRussian: заполнять - наполнитьJapanese: 満たす - 記入するVietnamese: làm đầy - điềnKorean: 채우다 - 작성하다Turkish: doldurmak - tamamlamak (form vb.)Urdu: بھَرنا - پُر کرناIndonesian: mengisi
Example Sentences
Meetings always fill up my whole afternoon.
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Can you fill in for me while I'm at lunch?
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Please fill the bottle with water.
basic
I need to fill out this form.
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The box will fill quickly with toys.
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Her voice filled the room.
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