refill
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈfɪl/
KK: /rɪˈfɪl/
noun
Definition
A product or item that is used to fill something again after it has been emptied, such as ink for a pen or liquid for a bottle.
Example
I need to buy a refill for my water bottle before the hike.
Conversation
Hey, do you know where I can get a refill for my water bottle?
Yeah, there's a station just around the corner that has them.
Perfect! I really need a refill before we head out.
Let's stop there first; it'll be quick!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
replacement
resupply
recharge
Antonyms
depletion
exhaustion
emptiness
transitive verb
Definition
To fill something again after it has been emptied.
Example
I need to refill my water bottle before the hike.
Tense Forms
Past: refilled
Past Participle: refilled
Conversation
Hey, can you help me refill my water bottle?
Sure! I always forget to do that regularly.
Yeah, I need to get better at remembering to refill it more often.
Root Explanation
Refill → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "fill" (from Old English "fyllan", meaning to make full). The word "refill" means to fill something again.
Memory Tip
Think of filling something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'fill' means to make full.
Visually Confused Words
retill
remill
rekill
regill
refall
rebill
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prefiller