Fill Definition & Meaning
fill
- noun
- a quantity sufficient to satisfy; "he ate his fill of potatoes"; "she had heard her fill of gossip"
- any material that fills a space or container; "there was not enough fill for the trench"
- verb
- make full, also in a metaphorical sense; "fill a container"; "fill the child with pride"
- become full; "The pool slowly filled with water"; "The theater filled up slowly"
- occupy the whole of; "The liquid fills the container"
- assume, as of positions or roles; "She took the job as director of development"; "he occupies the position of manager"; "the young prince will soon occupy the throne"
- fill or meet a want or need
- appoint someone to (a position or a job)
- eat until one is sated; "He filled up on turkey"
- fill to satisfaction; "I am sated"
- plug with a substance; "fill a cavity"
"Fill" in song lyrics
See how fill is used in real songs:
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"Intact, ill with raps, buildin facts to fill"
Artifacts w/ Mellow Max — Break It Down -
"Plenty fill"
Atoms Family — Small Violins -
"It's the hardcore funk come get your fill"
The Beatnuts — Hit Me With That
Words that rhyme with fill
Usage tips for "fill"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fill" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fill to find words that pair well.
Use "fill" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does fill mean?
- a quantity sufficient to satisfy; "he ate his fill of potatoes"; "she had heard her fill of gossip" any material that fills a space or container; "there was not enough fill for the trench" make full, also in a metaphorical sense; "fill a container"; "fill the child with pride" become full; "The pool slowly filled with water"; "The theater filled up slowly" occupy the whole of; "The liquid fills the container" assume, as of positions or roles; "She took the job as director of development
- What part of speech is fill?
- Fill is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does fill have?
- Fill has 11 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).