refill Meaning & Definition
What Does Refill Mean?
Refill is a noun that means That which serves to refill or replace something. An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost. It can also mean An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost. As a verb, it means To fill up once again.
Refill at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹiː.fɪl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | replenish and fill again |
| Plural | refills |
| Verb forms | refills, refilling, refilled |
Refill Definition (Noun)
- That which serves to refill or replace something.
An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost.
Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day.
- An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost.
Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day.
- Refuelling, fuel to refill an empty fuel tank or other fuel container.
Tank's empty. We need to go for a refill.
- A product intended to replace the used contents of a container or the exhausted supply of a device.
We're cutting back. No new printers or pens, just refills.
- A repeat of a prescription.
- An act or process of refilling.
capillary refill
Refill as a Verb
- To fill up once again.
Can you refill my cup please? I've finished my coffee.
- To repeat a prescription.
Noun
- A filling after the first.
Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day.
- A product containing materials to replace those used up by a piece of equipment.
We're cutting back. No new printers or pens, just refills.
Synonyms of Refill
Refill synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Refill
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Refill in a Sentence
Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day.
Tank's empty. We need to go for a refill.
We're cutting back. No new printers or pens, just refills.
capillary refill
Can you refill my cup please? I've finished my coffee.
Word Forms & Grammar
refill (plural refills)
refill (third-person singular simple present refills, present participle refilling, simple past and past participle refilled)
Words That Rhyme With Refill
Origin of Refill
Origin 1: From re- (“again”) + fill (noun).
Origin 2: From re- (“again”) + fill (verb).
Pronouncing Refill
You say refill as //ˈɹiː.fɪl//. It has 1 syllable.
Refill: Your Questions Answered
Is refill a noun or a verb?
Refill is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for refill?
You can replace refill with words such as replenish and fill again. See the full list of refill synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of refill?
The plural of refill is refills.
What is the past tense of refill?
The past tense of refill is refilled. The present participle is refilling.