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When do you use "full of" and when do you use "filled with."
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In most cases they're synonymous. " My heart is ___________ "filled" is a little more formal; "full" is a little more casual.
- In most cases they're synonymous.
- " My heart is ___________ "filled" is a little more formal; "full" is a little more casual.
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In most cases they're synonymous.
If your use is pejorative, use "full": "This pie is full of maggots!" ("Filled" is still possible.)
If you wish to emphasize the process, "These cookies are/have been filled with raspberry jam."
My heart is ___________ "filled" is a little more formal; "full" is a little more casual.
If your use is pejorative, use "full": "This pie is full of maggots!" ("Filled" is still possible.)
If you wish to emphasize the process, "These cookies are/have been filled with raspberry jam."
My heart is ___________ "filled" is a little more formal; "full" is a little more casual.
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