Fill out
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
Become fuller (muscles or body)
Example sentence
He was a skinny kid, but he filled out as a teenager.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
fill out your clothes
fill out your frame
fill out as you get older
fill out with age
fill out after college
fill out over the years
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She filled out after starting swimming training. ✅ (Correct)
She filled after starting swimming training out. ❌ (Incorrect)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To complete all required information on a form
Example sentence
You need to fill out the form before you see the doctor
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: fill out + form/document
fill out an application
fill out a form
fill out paperwork
fill out a questionnaire
fill out a survey
fill out a registration form
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She filled out the form. ✅ (Correct)
She filled the form out. ✅ (Correct)