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refill

Syllabification: (re·fill)
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Definition of refill

verb

Pronunciation: /rēˈfil/

[with object]
  • fill (a container) again:she paused and refilled her glass with wine before going on
  • replenish the supply of (medicine called for in a prescription):there’s nothing he can do but refill his Valium prescription
  • [no object] (of a container) become full again:the empty pool will rapidly refill from rain and snow

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrēˌfil/

  • an act of filling a container again:he proffered his glass for a refill
  • a replenished supply of medicine called for in a prescription:an oral contraceptive refill was dispensed

Derivatives

refillable

adjective

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