Backfill

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of backfill

refill
replenish
fill up

Antonyms of backfill

remove
deplete
empty

Collocations of backfill

backfill material
Frequency: 70 %

The construction crew brought in backfill material to fill the trench.

backfill process
Frequency: 60 %

The backfill process involved compacting the soil to ensure stability.

backfill area
Frequency: 50 %

The backfill area needed to be cleared before new construction could begin.

backfilling work
Frequency: 45 %

The backfilling work was completed ahead of schedule.

Idiomatic Expressions for backfill

  • Phrase: backfill information
    Meaning: to provide additional or missing information to complete a dataset or report
    Usage: The researcher had to backfill information in the report before submitting it.