refuelling
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈfjulɪŋ/
KK: /rɪˈfjulɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of providing more fuel to a vehicle or aircraft so that it can continue to operate.
Example
The plane is scheduled for refuelling before its next flight.
Conversation
Did you remember to schedule the refuelling for the car?
Yeah, I did it yesterday while I was out.
That's great! I always forget about the refuelling until it's too late.
No worries, it happens to everyone sometimes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
replenishment
refill
supply
Antonyms
depletion
exhaustion
drain
verb
Definition
To supply a vehicle or aircraft with more fuel so that it can continue to operate.
Example
The plane is refuelling before its next flight.
Tense Forms
Past: refuelled
Past Participle: refuelling
Conversation
Are you going to stop for a break during our road trip?
Definitely! We need to make sure we're refuelling both the car and ourselves.
Good point! I’ll grab some snacks while we’re at it.
Root Explanation
Refuelling is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "fuel" (from Old French *fouaille*, meaning material used to produce heat or energy) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word refers to the process of providing fuel again to a vehicle or machine.
Memory Tip
Think of 're-' meaning again, and 'fuel' as the material that provides energy. This helps you remember that refuelling means providing energy again.
Visually Confused Words
retelling
repelling
ecuelling
refling
fulling
felling
nonrefueling