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Word: Fill
Speech Type: Verb
Old English fyllan (verb), fyllu (noun) of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vullen and German füllen (verbs), Fülle (noun), also to full
fɪl
cause (a space or container) to become full or almost full
Short Definition:cause to become full
Examples:- I filled the bottle with water
- the office was filled with reporters
become an overwhelming presence in; pervade
Short Definition:pervade
Examples:- a pungent smell of garlic filled the air
- smoke filled the room
appoint a person to hold (a vacant post)
Short Definition:appoint to vacant post
Examples:- the board contacted him to say they had already filled the position
be supplied with the items described in (a prescription or order)
Short Definition:be supplied with items in prescription etc.
Examples:- she needed to fill a prescription
(in poker) complete (a good hand) by drawing the necessary cards.
Short Definition:complete hand by drawing necessary cards
Word: Fill
Speech Type: Noun
fɪl
an amount of something which is as much as one wants or can bear
Short Definition:as much as one wants or can bear
Examples:- we have eaten our fill
- I've had my fill of surprises for one day
an amount of something which will occupy all the space in a container
Short Definition:amount that fills container
Examples:- a fill of tobacco
(in popular music) a short interjected phrase on a particular instrument
Short Definition:short interjected instrumental phrase
Examples:- country-tinged guitar fills
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