Synonyms for

Filling

Verb / ˈfɪlɪŋ / Another word for filling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is used to fill a space or cavity

Synonyms & similar words

pick makefull satisfy replete fillup sate satiate occupy fulfil empty fulfill woof fill meet take weft stuffing padding cramming packing loading brimming occupying satisfying saturation satiation consumption imbuing imbibing soaking drenching suffusing infusing pervading penetration injection

Synonyms by register

Formal

content substance essence substantive

Informal

stuffing pack wad plug

Literary

replenishment satisfaction repletion

Antonyms

empty hollow void vacant unfilled lacking

Common collocations

  • filling station
  • tooth filling
  • filling the gap
  • filling the void
  • filling out a form
  • filling the shelves
  • filling the tank
  • filling the space

Word family

noun filling
verb fill
adjective filling
adverb fillingly

Usage note

As a noun, 'filling' most commonly refers to material used to fill a cavity, especially in a tooth, or food that fills a pastry or sandwich. As an adjective, it describes something that fills or satisfies.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy some filling for this pillow.
  2. The filling in my burrito was so delicious.
  3. The cake had a creamy filling in the middle.
  4. The car's gas tank needed filling up.
  5. I'm filling my cup with water.

Quotes

  • "The filling is the best part of the donut," said Homer Simpson.
  • "I'm not sure if I like the turkey or the stuffing more," said Samantha.
  • "I don't like the filling in my teeth," said John.

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