fills you up

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (someone) feel full or satisfied, especially after eating.

  - "After a big lunch, I feel so full and content."
  - "The delicious meal filled me up and gave me energy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fills you up
hills , chills , thrills , spills , stills

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Variants

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fill away , filled away , filling away , fills away

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Etymology

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The word 'fill' comes from the Old English word 'fyllan' which means 'to make full' or 'to supply'. The phrase 'fills you up' is a colloquial expression used to describe the feeling of being satiated or completely full.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the feeling of being full is actually controlled by the brain? The hypothalamus, a small gland located in the brain, plays a key role in regulating appetite and feelings of satiety.

2. The human stomach can hold up to 1.5 gallons (5.7 liters) of food and liquid. After eating a large meal, it can take up to four hours for the stomach to empty completely.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to leave food on your plate when eating in a group setting. In these cultures, it is expected that you will 'fill up' your plate and eat as much as possible to show appreciation for the food and the host.

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Related Concepts

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1. satiety: The feeling of being satisfied or full after eating. It is a complex physiological response that involves the brain and the digestive system.

2. satiation: The process of becoming full or satisfied, often after eating. It is a normal response to eating and helps to regulate appetite and maintain a healthy weight.

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Culture

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The phrase 'fills you up' is often used in everyday conversation and literature to describe the feeling of satisfaction or completeness. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes a meal as 'filling' and 'delicious'.

How to Memorize "fills you up"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container being filled up with water or food until it is completely full. Imagine the feeling of satisfaction and contentment that comes with being filled up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fill' with the feeling of satisfaction and completeness. Think of a time when you felt full and content after eating a delicious meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Food Fills Fast' to remember the meaning of 'fill'. This can help you remember that the word 'fill' means 'to make full or satisfy'.

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