verb “fill”
Infinitiv fill; hien fills; Verg. filled; Part. Verg. filled; Ger. filling
- to completely occupy a space or area
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the entire house.
- to put something into a container or space until it is full
She filled her glass with water to the brim.
- to enter something and make it full
The crowd filled the theater.
- to become full
As the faucet ran, the glass slowly filled with water.
- to be overwhelmed or imbued with an emotion or quality
As she listened to the beautiful melody, her soul filled with peace.
- to fulfill a need or requirement, such as completing a task or providing an item that was requested
The restaurant quickly filled the customer's request for extra napkins.
- to appoint or place someone in a job or role where there is a need
After a thorough search, the company finally filled the role of Chief Financial Officer with an experienced candidate from within the industry.
- to repair a tooth by placing a material into a cavity
The dentist filled the hole in my molar to stop the decay.
noun “fill”
Singular fill, Plural fills oder onzieleg
- an adequate or more than enough quantity of something one has received or experienced
After three slices of cake, she pushed her plate away, declaring she'd had her fill of dessert.
- the quantity of something that fits into a container
After drinking her coffee, she handed the barista her cup for a fresh fill.
- the act or process of filling a container or space
The gas station attendant performed ten fills during his first hour on the job.
- material used to fill empty spaces, especially in building and construction
They used gravel as fill to level the ground before laying the new patio.
- a brief instrumental piece in music that fills gaps and maintains interest during transitions in a song
During the guitar solo, the drummer played a quick fill to maintain the song's energy.