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refill

 

[ riːˈfɪl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

Fill (a container) again.

Synonyms

recharge, replenish, top up

Examples of usage

  • He refilled my glass with water.
  • I need to refill my car with gas.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

A prescription or dose of medicine that is to be provided again.

Synonyms

renewal, replenishment

Examples of usage

  • I need a refill of my allergy medication.
  • The doctor authorized a refill of the prescription.

Etymology

The word 'refill' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'fill'. It first appeared in the late 16th century. The concept of refilling containers or prescriptions has been essential in various industries to ensure continuous supply and usage of resources.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,477, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.