refill
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
verb
noun
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a replacement for a consumable substance in a permanent container
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a second or subsequent filling
a refill at the petrol station
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informal another drink to replace one already drunk
Other Word Forms
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Conjugated Forms
Present
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refillsimple
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refillssimple
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have refilledperfect
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has refilledperfect
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am refillingprogressive
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are refillingprogressive
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is refillingprogressive
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have been refillingperfect progressive
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has been refillingperfect progressive
Past
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refilledsimple
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had refilledperfect
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was refillingprogressive
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were refillingprogressive
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had been refillingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of refill
Explanation
To refill is to fill something again, the way you refill your motorcycle's gas tank or refill your cat's water bowl when you notice it's almost empty. You can also refill a prescription, by going to the pharmacy and getting another month's worth of medication. The bottle of pills itself can also be called a refill. People commonly use this word as a noun for the act of filling up, too: "Hey, grab that waiter and ask for a refill on the Cokes!"
Vocabulary lists containing refill
Example Sentences
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Nancy Ryan, 65, has been paying that much per refill for Zepbound but that will fall to $50 a month if she qualifies for the new program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Any Utah adult can log in to get a refill on cholesterol medications or antidepressants, among other prescriptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Not only will governments refill those inventories; they’ll want to buy even more to protect against another crisis, Muir said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
He was paying more to refill his rental as he headed for a flight home, after having paid much more for the ticket than earlier in the year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
After dark I would pour it out and refill the bottles at the brook.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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