third-person singular verb
Puts something into a container or empty space until it has the amount needed.
She fills her glass with water.
The artist fills the canvas with color.
American English
How to pronounce fills
verbA2Very common word
FIHLZ
/fɪlz/
One syllable.
Form of fill
Puts something into a container or empty space until it has the amount needed.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Writes the requested information in a form or in empty spaces.
He fills out the form online.
She fills in the missing word.
third-person singular verb
Takes an open job, position, or role, or occupies a period of time.
A qualified nurse fills the open position.
The long meeting fills the entire afternoon.
third-person singular verb
Provides something that is missing or needed.
This program fills a gap in local services.
The new clinic fills an important need.
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.