past and past participle verb
Put something into a container or empty space until it had the amount needed.
The glass was filled with cold water.
She had filled the bag with clothes.
American English
How to pronounce filled
verb · adjectiveA2Very common word
FIHLD
/fɪld̚/
One syllable.
Form of fill
Filled is used for both the past form and the past participle of fill.
Put something into a container or empty space until it had the amount needed.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle verb
Wrote the requested information in a form or in empty spaces.
He filled out the application online.
The missing word was filled in correctly.
past and past participle verb
Took an open job, position, or role, or occupied a period of time.
She filled the open position last month.
Music filled the afternoon.
past and past participle verb
Provided something that was missing or needed.
The new bus filled a gap in local transportation.
The course filled a need for basic computer skills.
Useful expressions
to complete a form by writing the requested information
Please fill out this form.
to do someone's work for a short time while they are away
Can you fill in for me tomorrow?
to make something completely full
Fill up the tank before you leave.