fill suddenly

Frequency: 6.07.8 per million words

Indicates the filling action is unexpected and quick.

fillADVERB + VERB

Categories:

suddenly

Examples (10)

  • The bucket began to fill suddenly when the pipe burst.
  • Her eyes started to fill suddenly with tears of joy.
  • The auditorium would fill suddenly when the doors opened.
  • The balloon began to fill suddenly with hot air.
  • The room seemed to fill suddenly with the sound of applause.
  • The tank started to fill suddenly after the valve was opened.
  • His heart began to fill suddenly with hope.
  • The street would fill suddenly with protesters.
  • The silence began to fill suddenly with whispers.
  • The container started to fill suddenly with smoke.