refiller
|re-fill-er|
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/rɪˈfɪlər/
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/rɪˈfɪlə/
(refill)
fill again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refiller' originates from the English word 'refill', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'fill' meant 'to make full'.
Historical Evolution
'refill' changed from the Old English word 'fyllan' and eventually became the modern English word 'refill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that refills something.
The refiller came to replenish the water cooler.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42