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fills

Pronunciation: [fɪlz]

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

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to make something full by putting in a substance like water, air, or food. When you pour milk into a glass or load sand into a bucket, you are filling it.

Example

She fills the glass with juice every morning.

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He didn't fill the bucket at all before leaving the beach.

Example

Can you fill the cup with water, please?

Context: “emotional state”

(verb) to make someone feel a certain way, usually by giving them something like love or joy. If someone gives you a warm hug, it can fill you with happiness.

Example

The kind words from her friend fill her with joy.

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The sad movie did not fill him with happiness; it made him feel quite down.

Example

What kinds of things fill you with excitement?

Context: “capacity or role”

(verb) to occupy a position or role, making it full or complete. If someone takes on a job or a task, they are filling that role.

Example

He fills the position of team leader wonderfully.

Example

She didn't fill the role because she was too busy.

Example

Who will fill the role of captain this year?

How to pronounce fills

Pronunciation: [fɪlz]

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