Word
refill
Phoneticsre·fill, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɹifɪɫ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a second or later supply of something, like a drink or a medicine. You get this when your first supply is finished.
n. a replacement or additional supply of something, such as a prescription medication or a beverage. Refers to the physical contents or the act of replenishing a container.
Examples
“I need to get a refill for my prescription.”
“The pharmacist confirmed that the doctor had authorized three refills for the allergy medication.”
“While many restaurants offer a complimentary refill on soft drinks, the pharmacy requires a verified signature before dispensing a second supply of controlled substances.”
Examples
simple
“I need to get a refill for my prescription.”
contextual
“The pharmacist confirmed that the doctor had authorized three refills for the allergy medication.”
complex
“While many restaurants offer a complimentary refill on soft drinks, the pharmacy requires a verified signature before dispensing a second supply of controlled substances.”
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'of' or 'for'.
Etymology
From re- (“again”) + fill (noun).
From re- (“again”) + fill (verb).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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