How Do You Spell REFILL?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪfˈɪl] (IPA)

The word "refill" is spelled /riːˈfɪl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "ree" is pronounced with a long "e" sound /i:/ while the second syllable "fill" has a short "i" sound /ɪ/. The letter "f" is pronounced as an unvoiced labiodental fricative /f/. The double "l" indicates a double consonant sound when pronounced /l/. In summary, "refill" is spelled phonetically to indicate the long "e" sound in the first syllable and the short "i" sound in the second syllable with emphasis on the double "l" indication.

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REFILL Meaning and Definition

  1. Refill is a verb that refers to the action of filling something again, typically a container or an object, with the substance it originally contained. This is often done when the original supply has been depleted or used up. The act of refilling replenishes the quantity or level of that substance, ensuring that it is once again adequate for use or consumption.

    This term commonly applies to liquid or fluid substances, such as water, fuel, medication, beverages, ink, or cleaning solutions. Refilling can involve pouring the substance from another source into the empty container, or using specialized mechanisms like pumps or syringes to transfer the substance.

    Refill can also be used as a noun, denoting the act of filling up something again or the substance used to perform the action. For example, a refill at a coffee shop refers to the second serving of a drink, usually poured into the original cup. In some contexts, refill may also refer to a replacement or a second supply of a particular item.

    In summary, refill is the act of replenishing a container or object with a substance, restoring its quantity or level to its original state. It is often used in reference to liquid or fluid substances, and can also be used as a noun to represent the action or a replacement supply.

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Etymology of REFILL

The word "refill" originated in the late 17th century and is derived from the combination of two words: "re-" and "fill".

The prefix "re-" comes from the Latin prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back", indicating repetition or restoration.

The word "fill" has Old English roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fulljaną", meaning "to make full".

When combined, "re-" and "fill" create the word "refill", which refers to the act of filling something again or replenishing its contents.

Idioms with the word REFILL

  • refill a prescription The idiom "refill a prescription" means to obtain a new supply or dosage of medication, typically by visiting a pharmacy and obtaining another prescription for a particular medication that has previously been prescribed by a doctor.

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Plural form of REFILL is REFILLS

Conjugate verb Refill

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have refilled
you would have refilled
he/she/it would have refilled
we would have refilled
they would have refilled
I would have refill
you would have refill
he/she/it would have refill
we would have refill
they would have refill

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been refilling
you would have been refilling
he/she/it would have been refilling
we would have been refilling
they would have been refilling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would refill
you would refill
he/she/it would refill
we would refill
they would refill

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be refilling
you would be refilling
he/she/it would be refilling
we would be refilling
they would be refilling

FUTURE

I will refill
you will refill
he/she/it will refill
we will refill
they will refill

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be refilling
you will be refilling
he/she/it will be refilling
we will be refilling
they will be refilling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have refilled
you will have refilled
he/she/it will have refilled
we will have refilled
they will have refilled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been refilling
you will have been refilling
he/she/it will have been refilling
we will have been refilling
they will have been refilling

IMPERATIVE

you refill
we let´s refill

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to refill

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was refilling
you were refilling
he/she/it was refilling
we were refilling
they were refilling

PAST PARTICIPLE

refilled

PAST PERFECT

I had refilled
you had refilled
he/she/it had refilled
we had refilled
they had refilled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been refilling
you had been refilling
he/she/it had been refilling
we had been refilling
they had been refilling

PRESENT

I refill
you refill
he/she/it refills
we refill
they refill

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am refilling
you are refilling
he/she/it is refilling
we are refilling
they are refilling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

refilling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have refilled
you have refilled
he/she/it has refilled
we have refilled
they have refilled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been refilling
you have been refilling
he/she/it has been refilling
we have been refilling
they have been refilling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it refill

SIMPLE PAST

I refilled
you refilled
he/she/it refilled
we refilled
they refilled

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