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fill out

verb

Simple meaning

Write all the required information onto a form.

Pronunciation

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filowt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfɪˈlaʊt

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. Write all the required information onto a form

  2. transitive

    To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.

  3. intransitive

    To have one's physique expand with maturity or with surplus weight.

  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fill, out.

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Write all the required information onto a form

Used this way, fill out is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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