refill

CEFRB1

/ˈɹiː.fɪl/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To fill a container again.

  2. 02

    noun

    A replacement amount used to fill a container again.

Examples

  • I think it's time for me to refill this prescription.

  • This refill lasts half a year.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [-fɪo̯]
  • [-fɪʊ̯]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which serves to refill or replace something.

  2. An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost.

  3. Refuelling, fuel to refill an empty fuel tank (of a vehicle or machine) or other fuel container.

More examples

In context

  • Tank's empty. We need to go for a refill.

  • Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day.

  • We're cutting back. No new printers or pens, just refills.

Synonyms

Quick test

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At the café, the barista gave me a blank of my drink because the cup was dry.

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Origin

verb

From re- (“again”) + fill (noun).