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refill

REE-fihl

Refill (noun) means a fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink. Example: “Can I get a refill on my coffee?”

noun
1
A fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink.
"Can I get a refill on my coffee?"
"The pharmacy sent a text when my prescription refill was ready."
verb
1
To fill something up again after it has been emptied.
"He refilled the water bottle before the hike."

How to use refill

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFilling something back up, or the extra amount you get when you do.

Common pairings
coffee refill refill a prescription ask for a refill

Word forms

refilled past tense, refills plural, refills singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus fill.

replenish fill again

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Frequently asked questions

What does “refill” mean?

The word “refill” means a fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink. In plain terms, filling something back up, or the extra amount you get when you do.

How do you pronounce “refill”?

“Refill” is pronounced REE-fihl (/ˈɹiː.fɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “refill” in a sentence?

Here is “refill” used in a sentence: “Can I get a refill on my coffee?”

What part of speech is “refill”?

Depending on how it is used, “refill” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “refill” a common word?

“Refill” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “refill” have?

“Refill” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink.

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