Fill Meaning
Fill Definition & Usage
To make something full by putting something into it.
Examples
- "She filled the glass with water."
- "I filled the bowl with soup."
- "He filled the bathtub with hot water."
- "The waiter filled our glasses with wine."
- "The container is filled to the top with sand."
To complete or satisfy a requirement or role.
Examples
- "The position of manager was filled by a new recruit."
- "The candidate filled the application form before the deadline."
- "She filled the role of a mentor in the project."
- "I need to fill the car with gas before we leave."
- "The volunteer group helped fill the need for food donations."
To cause someone or something to experience a certain emotion or sensation.
Examples
- "The movie filled me with sadness."
- "His words filled her with hope."
- "The music filled the room with energy."
- "The sight of the mountains filled him with awe."
- "Her heart was filled with pride when she saw her son's achievements."
To occupy or take up a space or time.
Examples
- "The room was filled with students."
- "The hallway was filled with people waiting for the concert."
- "Her day was filled with meetings and phone calls."
- "The concert hall was filled to capacity."
- "His time was filled with travel and work commitments."
Cultural Context
The word 'fill' comes from Old English 'fyllan', which has connections to the Proto-Germanic language. Over time, it evolved to mean both physical and metaphorical actions. Today, it is widely used in both everyday language and more specialized contexts (e.g., filling a prescription, filling out a form).
The Day the Town Was Filled
Story
The Day the Town Was Filled
In the small town of Eldridge, everything had been going on as usual, until one cold morning in October when the rumor spread: a famous actor was coming to film a new movie. The town, which had always been quiet and relatively empty, suddenly started to fill with people. At first, it was just a few curious locals, eager to catch a glimpse of the celebrity. But as the day went on, more and more people arrived from nearby cities, filling every available space in the town. The once quiet streets were filled with chatter, excitement, and the sound of camera equipment being unloaded from trucks. Lucy, a high school teacher in Eldridge, watched in disbelief as her usually empty classroom was filled with students, all discussing the event. 'This is insane,' she thought, 'I never imagined our town could be this busy.' She quickly realized that the film crew had even filled some of the vacant spots in town with extra actors, turning the sleepy streets into a bustling set. Later that day, she went to the local diner to grab lunch. The place was packed, and the waitress had to fill her order quickly to keep up with the rush. Lucy noticed how the town, once so quiet, had now been completely filled with excitement and people from all over. As Lucy sat down to eat, she overheard a conversation between two strangers. 'I’ve always wanted to fill my life with new experiences,' one said, 'and I think this is one of those moments.' Lucy smiled. It wasn’t just the physical spaces that were filled that day – the whole town was filled with possibilities, hope, and the promise of something new. By the end of the week, the town had returned to its usual state of calm. But Lucy would never forget the day Eldridge was filled with visitors, energy, and dreams of a different future.
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