(of a place or position) To have occupied
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Packed or filled tightly
“Imagine five kids under the age of five walking from the village well to their huts, each balancing a filled jug on their respective heads.”
Somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft
Covered or adorned on the surface or interior with a material, often serving to protect or enhance
Used especially of blood vessels
Ready to discharge
Filled to satisfaction
To have brought fulfillment or happiness to one's life
“For the past several years, he has turned to golf to fill his unceasing competitive desire.”
(of a place or position) To have occupied
Past tense for to plug or stuff a hole or empty space with something
“Our first task will be to fill all holes with the sealing compound.”
Past tense for to expand or be expanded through the act of filling
“You can fill the balloon with air by blowing into it.”
Past tense for to make or become full
“She would fill her suitcases with all of her shopping.”
Past tense for to occupy to the point of overflow
“I watch as more passengers begin to fill the train with each subsequent stop.”
(of items for sale) Past tense for to supply or stock with
“I am confident that shops will soon fill their shelves with our groundbreaking product.”
Past tense for to become an overwhelming presence in
“Not once did his lone presence fail to fill the stage, nor did his tongue get twisted on one of his many insightful rhymes.”
Past tense for to hold and perform the expected duties of (a post or role)
“Parkin has been appointed to fill the role of coach of the town's basketball team.”
Past tense for to satisfy one's hunger
“They indulged in an epic feast to break their fast and fill their hunger.”
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