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- [fil in]
- /fɪl ɪn/
- /fɪl ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fil in]
- /fɪl ɪn/
Definitions of fill-in word
- noun fill-in a person or thing that fills in, as a substitute, replacement, or insertion: The company used a fill-in for workers on vacation. 1
- noun fill-in a brief, informative summary; a rundown. 1
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Origin of fill-in
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; noun use of verb phrase fill in
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Parts of speech for Fill-in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fill-in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for fill-in
noun fill-in
- understudy — to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary.
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- sub — a submarine.
- surrogate — a person appointed to act for another; deputy.
- standby — a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon.