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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.
I will fill the vase with fresh flowers from the garden.
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.
As the rain continued, the streets began to fill with water.
03
to spread through a space completely
Transitive: to fill a space
Examples
Laughter filled the room, making everyone feel at ease.
The scent of fresh coffee filled the café as the morning rush began.
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.
In preparation for the move, they used packing materials to carefully fill every box with their belongings.
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.
Reading a good book can fill the need for intellectual stimulation and entertainment.
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.
The actor was thrilled to fill the lead role in the Broadway production after years of auditioning for similar opportunities.
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.
The procedure to fill the cavity is quick and painless.
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.
He puts seeds in the bird feeder to fill the songbirds in the backyard.
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.
After the retirement of the senior manager, the company is actively seeking to fill the leadership role.
Fill
01
an amount that meets a need, desire, or capacity
Examples
He ate until he had his fill of dessert.
The hikers drank their fill from the mountain stream.
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.
Sand served as fill for the foundation trench.
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