filler
|fil/ler|
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/ˈfɪlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɪlə/
material to fill gaps
Etymology
Etymology Information
'filler' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fillen,' where 'fill' meant 'to make full.'
Historical Evolution
'fillen' transformed into the modern English word 'filler.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make full,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance or material used to fill gaps or spaces.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to fill gaps or spaces.
The dentist used a filler to repair the cavity.
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Noun 2
material used to fill a container or space.
The box was filled with foam filler to protect the contents.
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Noun 3
a word or phrase used to fill pauses in speech.
He often uses 'um' as a filler when speaking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45