Word
filled
US/ˈfɪɫd/
UK/fˈɪld/
Definitions
01made full
A2 · Elementary
v. to have put enough of something into a container so that there is no more room.
v. the past tense of 'fill', indicating the completion of the act of making a space or container full.
“He filled the glass with cold water from the kitchen tap.”
“The technician filled the reservoir to the maximum level before initiating the pressure test on the hydraulic system.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'with'.
02occupied a space
B1 · Intermediate
v. to have spread through or occupied a space or a period of time.
v. to have occupied or pervaded a space, time, or role completely.
“The smell of fresh bread filled the entire house.”
“The candidate filled the vacancy left by the previous director, bringing a wealth of experience in international trade law.”
Usage
Used transitively to describe how a substance or person occupies a volume or position.
Antonyms
03containing something inside
A2 · Elementary
adj. describes something that has a substance or object inside it.
adj. a participial adjective describing a container or space that is currently occupied or holds a specific substance.
“She bought a chocolate-filled doughnut from the bakery.”
“The report was filled with technical errors that undermined the credibility of the final conclusions.”
Usage
Commonly used in compound adjectives like 'cream-filled' or 'action-filled'.
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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