refilling
|re-fill-ing|
B1
/riːˈfɪlɪŋ/
(refill)
fill again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refill' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'fill' from Old English 'fyllan', meaning 'to make full'.
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 again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of filling something again.
She is refilling the water bottle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45