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Refill vs Resupply - What's the difference?

refill | resupply |

As nouns the difference between refill and resupply

is that refill is a filling after the first while resupply is the act of supplying again.

As verbs the difference between refill and resupply

is that refill is to fill up once again while resupply is to supply again.

refill

English

Etymology 1

From + (fill) (noun)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A filling after the first.
    • Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day
  • A product containing materials to replace those used up by a piece of equipment.
    • We're cutting back. No new printers or pens, just refills .

    Etymology 2

    From + (fill) (verb)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To fill up once again.
    • Can you refill my cup please, I've finished my coffee

    Anagrams

    * English heteronyms ----

    resupply

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The act of supplying again

    • Verb

  • to supply again