Filled - in-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Filled means containing as much or as many as possible, leaving no empty space. It can describe physical objects (e.g., a filled glass) or abstract concepts (e.g., a filled schedule).
Definition:
Containing as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.
Synonyms:
packed, loaded, stuffed, brimming
Part of Speech:
adjective, verb (past tense)
Antonyms:
empty, vacant
Common Collocations:
filled with joy, filled to capacity, filled to the brim, filled with excitement
Derivatives:
filler, filling
Usage Tips:
Use "filled" to describe something completely occupied or containing no empty space (e.g., "The glass was filled with water").
Common Phrases:
filled to the brim, filled with dread, filled with pride
Etymology:
From Old English *fyllan*, meaning "to fill," derived from Proto-Germanic *fullijaną*.
Examples:
- 1. The jar was filled with colorful candies.
- 2. Her eyes were filled with tears of joy.
- 3. He filled the tank with gasoline before the trip.
- 4. The room was quickly filled with laughter.