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fills

|fills|

A2

/fɪlz/

(fill)

make full

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
fillfillsfilledfilledfillingfillerfills
Etymology
Etymology Information

'fill' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fyllan', where 'fyll-' meant 'to make full'.

Historical Evolution

'fyllan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'fill'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make full', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'fill'.

She fills the glass with water.

Synonyms

loadspacks

Antonyms

empties

Examples

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Idioms

fill the bill

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45