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

Education stories dominated headlines this week across Tarrant County, from Fort Worth ISD’s scramble to fill classrooms after mass resignations to a Democratic Senate nominee’s push for universal childcare. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

His campaign materials are filled with religious content like Bible verses and prayers. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Noun

By night, people drift toward the beach, dinner tables fill, and music slips through the air. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Under the promotion, for just $100, diners can eat their fill of the chain’s pasta dishes during the 13-week run. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Phrases Containing fill

• fill in
• fill the bill