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

On Tuesday, June 30, the arena was filled with the green and red of Mexico's iconic jersey. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

Deputies shut down every intersection along Northwest Sixth Avenue for the crowd filling the street. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Noun

Anyone craving a heartier morning meal can get their fill of pancakes, eggs, and other traditional breakfast offerings at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, a Jersey Shore staple. — Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Customers waited patiently to get their fill, possibly for the last time. — Evan Moore july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Phrases Containing fill

• fill in
• fill the bill