fill

//fɪl//
A2Frequency Level 4Neutral
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Verb

fillInfinitive
fillPresent tense
filledPast tense
filledPast participle
fillingPresent participle
fillsThird-person singular
1

to make something full by putting something into it

She filled the glass with water.

2

to become full

The theater filled quickly with excited fans.

3

to occupy all of a space or area

The crowd filled the entire stadium.

4

to occupy or perform the duties of a position or role

She will fill the position of manager while he is away.

5

to satisfy a need or requirement

This job fills a need in the community.

Noun

1

an amount that is enough to fill something; one's fill

I've had my fill of coffee for today.