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to fill
01
to make something full
Transitive: to fill a container | to fill a container with a material
Examples
He filled the bucket with sand to build a sandcastle.
02
to become full or get filled
Intransitive: to fill | to fill with sth
Examples
The room slowly started to fill with the aroma of freshly baked cookies.
03
to spread through a space completely
Transitive: to fill a space
Examples
Laughter filled the room, making everyone feel at ease.
04
to use the available space or capacity of something completely
Transitive: to fill a space or container
Examples
The floodwaters threatened to fill the entire basement, causing concern among the residents.
05
to meet or satisfy a desire, requirement, or need
Transitive: to fill a desire or need
Examples
The company 's new product line aims to fill a gap in the market for eco-friendly household cleaners.
06
to occupy and carry out the responsibilities associated with a particular position or role
Transitive: to fill a role
Examples
After extensive training, Sarah was ready to fill the role of project manager for the upcoming construction project.
07
to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling
Transitive: to fill a tooth
Examples
The dentist will fill the cavity with a special material.
08
to satisfy a hunger or desire to the point of contentment or fullness
Transitive: to fill sb/sth
Examples
The buffet spread was abundant enough to fill all the guests.
09
to appoint or assign an individual to occupy a position or role that was previously vacant
Transitive: to fill a position
Examples
The school district needs to fill several teaching positions before the start of the new academic year.
Fill
01
an amount that meets a need, desire, or capacity
Examples
He ate until he had his fill of dessert.
02
a substance used to occupy a physical space, often for structural or decorative purposes
Examples
Gravel was used as fill beneath the concrete slab.
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