Filling — synonyms, filling antonyms, definition

1. filling (Noun)

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filling (Noun) — Any material that fills a space or container. ex. "there was not enough filling for the trench"

filling (Noun) — Flow into something (as a container).

filling (Noun) — A food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc..

filling (Noun) — The yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving.

filling (Noun) — (dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth. ex. "when he yawned I could see the gold fillings in his teeth"

filling (Noun) — The act of filling something.

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2. filling (Adjective)

filling (Adjective) — (of food) easily satisfying the appetite and making one feel full. ex. "A filling meal"

3. filling (Verb)

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filling (Verb) — Make full, also in a metaphorical sense. ex. "fill a container" ex. "fill the child with pride" ex. "fill up a container"

filling (Verb) — Become full. ex. "The pool slowly filled with water" ex. "The theatre filled up slowly"

filling (Verb) — Take up all the available space. ex. "The liquid fills the container"

filling (Verb) — Assume, as of positions or roles. ex. "She filled the job as director of development"

filling (Verb) — Obtain something that is wanted or needed.

filling (Verb) — Appoint someone to (a position or a job).

filling (Verb) — Eat until one is sated. ex. "He filled up on turkey"

filling (Verb) — Fill to satisfaction. ex. "I am filled"

filling (Verb) — Plug with a substance. ex. "fill a cavity"

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