Filled: meaning, definitions and examples

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filled

 

[ fษชld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

completely occupied

Having all available space or capacity taken up; full.

Synonyms

crowded, full, occupied, packed.

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Word Description / Examples
filled

Used to describe a space that has been completely occupied with something or someone. It can refer to both physical and non-physical contexts.

  • The glass is filled with water
  • Her heart is filled with joy
occupied

Describes a space or seat that is currently being used or taken by someone. Often used to refer to rooms or restrooms.

  • The restroom is occupied
  • All seats were occupied when I arrived
full

Indicates that there is no more space available for anything or anyone. It can be used in a variety of contexts.

  • The storage box is full
  • Her schedule is completely full today
packed

Often refers to a place filled to capacity with people or things, implying a high density. It can also convey a negative sense of being uncomfortably full.

  • The concert venue was packed with fans
  • The suitcase is packed to the brim
crowded

Used to describe a place with a large number of people, often making it hard to move around comfortably. Usually, it's used in a negative sense.

  • The subway is always crowded during rush hour
  • The mall was too crowded to find a parking spot

Examples of usage

  • The room was filled with people waiting for the concert to start.
  • She felt filled with joy when she saw her family after a long time.
  • The schedule for the day was filled with meetings and appointments.
  • Despite the rain, the stadium was filled with cheering fans.
  • The bakery was filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread.
Context #2 | Verb

to make or become full

To make or become full; to occupy or take up all available space or capacity.

Synonyms

load, pack, stock, stuff.

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filled

Living conditions or containers that have been completely occupied or have no empty space left. It typically points to a state of being full.

  • The bottle was filled with water
  • Her mind was filled with happy thoughts
stock

Storing a supply of goods, often used in retail or business environments. It refers to maintaining a certain quantity or replenishment of items.

  • We stock our shelves every morning
  • The store is well-stocked with fresh produce
stuff

Informal term for filling something quickly and without much care. It can imply a casual or slightly chaotic action.

  • He stuffed his clothes into the suitcase
  • She stuffed her mouth with cookies

Examples of usage

  • She filled her glass with water from the tap.
  • The students filled the classroom quickly after the bell rang.
  • He filled the car with gas before starting the long drive.
  • The chef filled the pastry with cream before baking it.
  • The garden was filled with colorful flowers in the spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "filled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preenchido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefรผllt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฟะพะฒะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wypeล‚niony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบ€ใŸใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rempli

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relleno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doldurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„์›Œ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ู„ูˆุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naplnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naplnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅกซๆปก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napolnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ•แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doldurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relleno

Etymology

The word 'filled' originated from the Middle English word 'fille', which came from the Old English word 'fyllan'. It has been used in English for centuries to describe the state of being completely occupied or to make something full. The concept of filling has always been essential in human activities, from filling containers with water or food to filling time with activities. Over time, 'filled' has become a versatile word used in various contexts to convey a sense of completeness or abundance.

See also: fill, filler, filling, overfill, refill, refilling, unfilled.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,248, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.