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to make full; to spread through completely; to occupy; to supply the requirements of; to stop up; to become full; full supply; material for building up the level of an area

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Usage examples (33)
  • And she held up to view a half-filled chloroform vial.
  • A half-filled cup of wine stood on the table by her bed.
  • There were giant parking lots about half-filled with cars.
  • The White House sees a half-filled glass and urges patience.
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