Pronunciation: /fɪl/
noun a quantity of material that fills or is used to fill something
A1 Please fill the glass with water.
A2 The children played in the sandbox, using buckets and shovels to fill it with sand.
B1 The chef used a piping bag to fill the cupcakes with frosting.
B2 The volunteers worked together to fill sandbags to protect the town from flooding.
C1 The artist's paintings always seem to fill the viewer with a sense of wonder and awe.
C2 The author's words had the power to fill the reader with a deep sense of emotion and introspection.
verb to make or become full; to occupy a space or time
A1 Please fill out this form with your personal information.
A2 She filled the bucket with water from the well.
B1 The bakery is known for its delicious pastries that are filled with cream.
B2 The artist's work often fills viewers with a sense of wonder and awe.
C1 The author's latest novel is filled with intricate plot twists and complex characters.
C2 The chef filled the restaurant with the aroma of freshly baked bread.
formal Please fill out this form with your personal information.
informal Can you fill me in on what happened last night?
slang I'm going to fill up on pizza before the movie starts.
figurative Her laughter seemed to fill the room with joy.
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