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refill.

That which serves to refill or replace something.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹiː.fɪl/[ˈɹʷɪi̯.fɪɫ][-fɪo̯][-fɪʊ̯]
  1. 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.
  2. That which serves to refill or replace something. Refuelling, fuel to refill an empty fuel tank (of a vehicle or machine) or other fuel container.

    Tank's empty. We need to go for a refill.
  3. That which serves to refill or replace something. 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.
  4. That which serves to refill or replace something. A repeat of a prescription.

  5. An act or process of refilling.

    capillary refill
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English fill English refill From re- (“again”) + fill (noun).

verb/ˌɹiːˈfɪl/
  1. To fill up once again.

    Can you refill my cup please? I've finished my coffee.
  2. To repeat a prescription.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English fill English refill From re- (“again”) + fill (verb).

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