English Reference
Noun

refill

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈɹifɪɫ/ re·fill UK spelling refilled, refills Medicine

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.


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 1

From re- (“again”) + fill (noun).

Etymology 2

From re- (“again”) + fill (verb).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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