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Filling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Filling refers to something that occupies space or makes something full, such as food that satisfies hunger or material used to fill a cavity or gap. It can also describe a satisfying or substantial quality.

filling

/ˈfɪlɪŋ/ /ˈfɪlɪŋ/

Definition:

Material used to fill a space or cavity, often in food or dentistry.

Synonyms:

stuffing, padding, contents, liner, wadding

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

emptying, hollowing

Common Collocations:

pie filling, dental filling, sandwich filling, cushion filling, cake filling

Derivatives:

filled, filler, fillers

Usage Tips:

Use "filling" for substances that occupy space or as an adjective for satisfying food (e.g., "a filling meal").

Common Phrases:

filling station, filling in for someone, filling the gap

Etymology:

From Old English *fyllan* ("to fill") + *-ing*, denoting action or material related to filling.

Examples:

  • 1. The dentist applied a temporary filling to my tooth.
  • 2. This sandwich has a delicious chicken and avocado filling.
  • 3. The pie’s sweet apple filling made it a hit at the party.
  • 4. She found the meal very filling and couldn’t finish it all.

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