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filled out vs filled up

Both 'filled out' and 'filled up' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Filled out' is commonly used when completing forms or documents, while 'filled up' is used when talking about filling something to its full capacity.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 2103 views

filled out

This phrase is correct and commonly used when completing forms or documents.

Use 'filled out' when you have completed a form, document, or any other written material by providing the necessary information.

Examples:

Please make sure to fill out all the required fields on the application form.
Have you filled out the survey yet?

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I filled out the paperwork, my transfer was processed.
I wanted to discuss these questionnaires - You two filled out.
Both body-donor cards and applications were filled out and signed by the same person.
I think you'll see they're all completely filled out.
I've already filled out the employment application.
I filled out my forms, so...
Well, I filled out two requests, both of them in quadruplicate.
That incident report was filled out by flight attendants.
She's filled out all the donor paperwork.
This looks like it was filled out by a toddler.
When was the last time you filled out paperwork of any kind...
I know you filled out the applications for your ex.
Liquor license renewal form... it's all filled out.
Here, we filled out the questionnaire.
Well, if he would have filled out the form correctly...
This was the pre-Need he filled out before the first surgery.
I've filled out the form.
But you're the one who filled out this paperwork.
I've already filled out some of these forms, and...
She filled out one last week.

Alternatives:

completed
filled in
answered

filled up

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to filling something to its full capacity.

Use 'filled up' when you are talking about filling a container, space, or object completely.

Examples:

I filled up the gas tank before starting the road trip.
The restaurant was so busy that all the tables were filled up.

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This well is filled up with strange things.
I knew I should've filled up this morning.
So I filled up one of my cans with concrete.
And then the whole cabin filled up with exhaust.
You worked the gas station in American Fork where he filled up.
I filled up there on the way into town.
This place has really filled up.
Last year, I filled up two pillowcases.
I haven't even filled up the fridge yet.
If necessary the mould is then filled up again.
It's all filled up with some junk.
No, I just filled up.
He runs the gas station on the way out to your place. I'm sure you've filled up there a bunch of times.
Lone gunman took out a salesgirl after she filled up a bag for him.
That's when he filled up the tank.
Apparently city government is filled up With people who'd love nothing more Than to see allyson disappear today.
The gas station where Julie filled up at-
It's just, I filled up on lobster and chocolate soufflé at the club.
I tried to get into your history class, but it was filled up.
I should have filled up before we left, like you said.

Alternatives:

filled to capacity
topped off
loaded up

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