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fill vs brim

brim vs fill

fill and brim both are nouns.

fill and brim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fill Yes No Yes No
brim Yes No Yes No
As verbs, brim is a hyponym of fill; that is, brim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fill:
  • fill: make full, also in a metaphorical sense
  • brim: fill as much as possible
fill (noun) brim (noun)
a quantity sufficient to satisfy a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat
any material that fills a space or container the top edge of a vessel or other container
fill (verb) brim (verb)
become full fill as much as possible
make full, also in a metaphorical sense be completely full
plug with a substance
fill to satisfaction
eat until one is sated
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
assume, as of positions or roles
appoint someone to (a position or a job)
occupy the whole of
Difference between fill and brim

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