filled with — containing a large amount of something; completely occupied by something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: containing a large amount of something; completely occupied by something
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪld wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My stomach is filled with regret after eating 10 donuts.
- The library was filled with students cramming for exams.
- His phone is filled with photos of his cat wearing tiny hats.
filled with
NOUN[/fɪld wɪð/]
containing a large amount of something; completely occupied by something
containing a large amount of something; completely occupied by something
The kitchen filled with spices left the skilled chef absolutely thrilled!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines 'fill', derived from Old English 'fyllan' (to make full), with the preposition 'with'. The construction emerged to express the state of being completely filled or saturated with something.
Breakdown
fill (from Old English fyllan, meaning to make full) + -ed (past participle suffix) + with (preposition indicating the substance or agent causing the fullness).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My stomach is filled with regret after eating 10 donuts.”
“The library was filled with students cramming for exams.”
“His phone is filled with photos of his cat wearing tiny hats.”
“The air was filled with the sweet smell of flowers.”
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