fill

verb17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A common phrasal verb meaning to make something completely full.

Indicates that the space is filled to its full capacity.

Indicates that the action of filling happens in a short amount of time.

Indicates that the action of filling happens at a high speed.

Similar to 'completely', often used for spaces or concepts.

A more formal way to say that something fills quickly.

Emphasizes that the filling starts without any delay.

Indicates the filling action happens at a low speed.

Indicates the filling action happens slowly over a period of time.

Similar to 'immediately', suggesting an almost instantaneous action.

Indicates the filling action is unexpected and quick.

Indicates that something is filled, but not completely.

Means a place is completely full, often with people.

An idiomatic way to say a container is full to the very top.

Used to specify the substance or thing that is doing the filling.

Marks the start of the filling process.

Used to describe an apparent or subjective sense of something filling a space, often with an abstract quality like a sound or emotion.