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 March, an attacker drove into the metro Detroit synagogue, which was filled with children. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Her arrival stirs enough secrets, crushes, and shifting loyalties to fill an eight-episode TV show. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Noun

Protein seems to be on everyone’s minds (and plates) these days, with many of us getting our fill from fish, beef, chicken, or plant proteins like beans, avocados, tofu, and tempeh. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

For travelers who have had their fill of pool days and triple-digit temperatures, an early taste of fall may sound even better, with mountain getaways and northern latitudes calling. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing fill

• fill in
• fill the bill