refill C2 Topic:Actions & Processes Also spelled re-filled verb /ˌriːˈfɪl/ · noun /ˈriːfɪl/ See IPA manual Freq #12150 Meanings 1 verb to fill a container or supply again after some or all of its contents have been used Please refill the jug with fresh water. 2 noun a new amount or replacement container supplied to fill something again The pen needs a blue-ink refill. 3 noun a further supply of a prescribed medicine The doctor authorized one refill of the prescription. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to fill a container or... replenishfill againtop up 2 noun · a new amount or replacement... replenishmentreplacement 3 noun · a further supply of a... repeat prescription ↔ Opposites emptydraindeplete Word family Forms refilled Derived forms refillabilityrefillablerefillerunrefilled Related forms fillreplenishrestock Etymology Formed from re-, 'again,' + fill. The noun developed from the verb to name either the material used to fill something again or the act and result of replenishing it. Topics Actions & Processes External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # refill **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** verb, noun **IPA (US):** /ˈriːfɪl/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈriːfɪl/ **Frequency rank:** 12150 ## Meanings 1. to fill a container or supply again after some or all of its contents have been used 2. a new amount or replacement container supplied to fill something again 3. a further supply of a prescribed medicine ## Examples - Please refill the jug with fresh water. - The pen needs a blue-ink refill. - The doctor authorized one refill of the prescription. ## Synonyms - replenish - fill again - top up - replenishment ## Antonyms - empty - drain - deplete ## Derived Forms - refillability - refillable - refiller - unrefilled ## Related Forms - fill - replenish - restock ## Etymology Formed from re-, 'again,' + fill. The noun developed from the verb to name either the material used to fill something again or the act and result of replenishing it. ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown