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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

refill

verb · Say it: ree-FIL

What it means

Foundation

to fill something again after it has become empty

Remember to refill your water bottle before PE.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • replenish
  • restock
  • top up

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • drain
  • empty

More examples

  • Grace refilled the bird feeder in the garden every morning.

Where the word comes from

From 're-' meaning again, added to 'fill'.

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