Usage of Phrasal Verbs Fill in, Fill out & Fill up

A Phrasal verb is a verb that has a preposition or an adverb attached to it.

The phrasal verbs, included in this episode are
Fill in
Fill out
Fill up

The base meaning of the verb “fill” is to add or put something in an empty space to make it full.

FILL IN

There are 4 usages for the phrasal verb ‘fill in’

Firstly
Fill in is a phrasal verb which means to make something full.
For e.g.
The pot holes in the road were filled in.

Secondly
Fill in also refers to completing an application form or a questionnaire.

For e.g.
The trainer requested all the participants to fill in the feedback form.

Thirdly,
Fill in also means substituting for someone.
For e.g.
Ram, the Deputy Manager shall fill in for David at the meeting, as David is down with fever.


Fourthly,
“Fill someone in, on something, which refers to sharing an information with someone who has missed it.
For e.g.
I was away from the office for 2 weeks. Could you fill me in on the meeting updates please?

FILL OUT
Fill out refers to completing a document by filling all the necessary details or information.

For e.g.
The submission button is enabled only after the user fills out all the information in the passport application form.

Another usage of fill out is to refer to a person who has grown bigger.
For e.g.
The actor has filled out in 3 months to enact as a bouncer in his next movie.

FILL UP
Fill up means to make something full or to become completely filled.

For e.g.
The one-week continuous rain has filled up the huge pit at home.
I have filled up my tummy. I have no space for ice-cream.

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