stuff
Meaning
To stuff means to fill something tightly with a material or substance, often to the point of overflowing.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "stuff" with "fill," as "stuff" often implies a more haphazard or excessive filling.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
cool
morning
,
Anna
decided
to
make
a
quick
lunch
before
leaving
for
work
.
She
decided
to
stuff
the
sandwich
with
cheese
and
tomatoes
and
wrapped
it
carefully
in
paper
.
After
that
she
packed
a
small
water
bottle
and
a
book
into
her
bag
because
she
planned
to
read
in
the
park
.
The
walk
to
the
park
took
twenty
minutes
,
and
she
enjoyed
the
fresh
air
and
the
quiet
streets
.
When
she
sat
on
a
bench
,
she
ate
slowly
and
read
a
few
pages
,
feeling
relaxed
before
the
busy
afternoon
.
Common Phrases
stuff a bag
stuff with information
stuff into a box
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