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

Even in the deep ocean, which is filled with alien-like creatures, the whales almost feel like a master alien. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

With less than three weeks until Election Day, Republicans filled a Monroe, Michigan, rally on Thursday to convince voters to vote red up and down the ticket, with Vice President JD Vance as their headliner. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Noun

Lots at the center of campus fill faster than those on the campus outskirts. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

The best way to care for a pillow depends on its fill, so always start by checking the manufacturer’s care label. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing fill

• fill in
• fill the bill