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Refill vs Infill - What's the difference?

refill | infill |

As nouns the difference between refill and infill

is that refill is a filling after the first while infill is that which fills in a space, hole or gap.

As verbs the difference between refill and infill

is that refill is to fill up once again while infill is to fill in a space, hole or gap.

refill

English

Etymology 1

From + (fill) (noun)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A filling after the first.
    • Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day
  • A product containing materials to replace those used up by a piece of equipment.
    • We're cutting back. No new printers or pens, just refills .

    Etymology 2

    From + (fill) (verb)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To fill up once again.
    • Can you refill my cup please, I've finished my coffee

    Anagrams

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    infill

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To fill in a space, hole or gap.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which fills in a space, hole or gap.

    • Anagrams

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