fill · v
fill sb with anger/joy/pride, etc.
B2 to make someone feel very angry/happy/proud, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The thought of losing him filled her with fear. (37.0)
fill (JOB)
C1 to give a job or position to someone
Dictionary examples:
We would prefer to fill the position with a recent graduate. (22.2)
I'm sorry, the job/position/post/vacancy has already been filled. (45.8)
fill a need/gap/demand
C2 to provide something that people need or want
Dictionary examples:
The new nursery is really filling a need. (37.4)
fill (MAKE FULL)
A2 to make a container or space full, or to become full
Dictionary examples:
The chef filled the pizza with cheese until it exploded. (0.0)
I filled my shoes with pudding to make funny sounds. (0.0)
I filled my cheeks with air until I looked like a chipmunk. (0.0)
I drank my tea while the bath was filling. (17.4)
I filled the bucket with water. (20.7)
fill (BE NOTICEABLE)
B1 If light, sound, or a smell fills a place, you can easily notice it.
Dictionary examples:
The sound of my stomach growling filled the quiet classroom during the exam. (0.0)
The smell of burnt toast filled the kitchen, thanks to my cooking skills. (0.0)
The sound of my dad's snoring filled the campsite, scaring away the bears. (0.0)
The smell of smoke filled the room. (26.9)
fill (TAKE SPACE)
B1 If people or things fill a space, there are a lot of them in it.
Dictionary examples:
Colorful balloons filled the office, making it look like a birthday party. (0.0)
Gigantic teddy bears filled the classroom, surprising the students. (0.0)
Thousands of rubber ducks filled the river during the funny race. (0.0)
The streets were filled with tourists. (14.4)
Dark clouds filled the sky. (52.1)