Synonyms of fill

fill 1 of 2

verb

ˈfil 

1

as in to load

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained

fill the basket with apples

Synonyms & Similar Words

• load
• pack
• cram
• stuff
• refill
• brim
• heap
• jam
• charge
• flood
• replenish
• jam-pack
• bulk
• squeeze
• shove
• drench
• glut
• saturate
• penetrate
• swamp
• refresh
• overflow
• reload
• overfill
• bloat
• repack
• mat
• crowd
• squash
• ram
• crush
• press
• overcharge
• honeycomb

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• void
• empty
• vacate
• eliminate
• clear
• evacuate
• drain
• lighten
• draw (off)
• exhaust
• clean
• bleed
• sweep
• deplete
• purge
• flush
• scour

2

as in to plug

to close up so that no empty spaces remain

before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plug
• pack
• seal
• stuff
• block
• bung
• dam
• stop
• clog
• occlude
• close (off)
• obstruct
• congest
• jam
• choke
• caulk
• clot
• repack
• chink
• restuff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shovel
• hollow (out)
• excavate
• scoop (out)

3

as in to fulfill

to do what is required by the terms of

orders received by this date will be filled in time for Christmas delivery of the merchandise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfill
• satisfy
• keep
• complete
• meet
• answer
• make good
• redeem
• comply (with)
• finalize
• abide by
• accomplish
• make
• finish
• perfect
• execute
• achieve
• carry out
• conclude
• perform
• bring about
• effect
• consummate
• commit
• bring off
• discharge
• compass
• follow through (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• break
• violate
• breach
• forget
• ignore
• transgress
• slight
• overlook
• disregard
• pass over
• neglect
• default (on)
• overpass

fill

2 of 2

noun

as in filling

soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something

we ripped the tag off years ago, so we have no idea what the fill in that pillow is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filling
• packing
• padding
• filler
• stuffing
• lining
• wadding
• quilting
• buffer
• pad
• cushion
• bumper
• fender
• interlining

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fill

Verb

In the clip, directed by Gordon Von Steiner, Sivan holds the spotlight at a club filled with drag queens, including Sasha Colby. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Others are organizing underground schools to fill gaps in education and collaborating closely with Afghans in exile to prepare legal action against the Taliban’s abuses. — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

Noun

Get your fill of seafood and Southern staples at 631, also known as Frank’s on Front. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Think about what the pharmacy counter should say when a first-fill patient is waiting or what a waiting room should communicate before a specialist appointment. — Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing fill

• fill in
• fill the bill