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fill

Pronunciation: [/fɪl/]

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fill: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use fill in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “everyday tasks”

(verb) to make or become full or complete by adding something. It's like pouring water into a cup until it reaches the very top.

Example

Please fill the bucket with sand.

Example

Do not fill the jar with too much liquid; leave some space at the top.

Example

Can you fill the container with candies?

Context: “time”

(verb) to occupy or use up time, space, or an opportunity. It's like when you have a schedule full of activities.

Example

The movie will fill two hours of your time.

Example

The boring presentation did not fill the audience with excitement.

Example

Will the event fill the entire afternoon?

Context: “quantity”

(noun) the amount of something needed to make a container full or to complete a task. It's like the number of candies needed to fill a jar.

Example

We need a fill of cement to finish the project.

Example

There was insufficient fill to cover the hole completely.

Example

How much fill do we need for the box?

How to pronounce fill

Pronunciation: [/fɪl/]

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