filling
|fill-ing|
B1
/ˈfɪlɪŋ/
(fill)
make full
Etymology
Etymology Information
'filling' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fyllan,' where 'fyll-' meant 'to fill.'
Historical Evolution
'fyllan' transformed into the Middle English word 'fillen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fill.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make full,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to fill a cavity, container, or space.
The dentist used a filling to repair the cavity.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the act of filling something.
The filling of the pool took several hours.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'fill'.
She is filling the bottle with water.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35