Filled

Pronunciation: /fɪld/

Definitions of filled

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 The cup is filled with water.

A2 She filled the basket with fruits and vegetables.

B1 The room was filled with laughter and chatter.

B2 The stadium was filled with excited fans cheering for their team.

C1 The artist's paintings are filled with emotion and depth.

C2 The novel is filled with intricate plot twists and character development.

Examples of filled in a Sentence

formal The glass was filled to the brim with sparkling water.

informal The room was filled with laughter and chatter.

slang I filled up on pizza at the party last night.

figurative Her heart was filled with love and compassion for all living beings.

Grammatical Forms of filled

• past tense: filled
• plural: filled
• comparative: more filled
• superlative: most filled
• present tense: fill
• future tense: will fill
• perfect tense: have filled
• continuous tense: am filling
• singular: filled
• positive degree: filled
• infinitive: to fill
• gerund: filling
• participle: filled

Origin and Evolution of filled

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'filled' originated from the Old English word 'fyllan' which means to fill or make full.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'filled' has retained its original meaning of making something full or complete. It has also been used in various contexts to describe emotional states, physical sensations, and abstract concepts.