Cool MateMeaning of Spill
In simple words: To accidentally pour out a liquid.
Spill in a sentence
- She accidentally spilled coffee on her shirt.
- Be careful not to spill the juice when you pour it.
- The truck spilled its load of sand on the highway.
- The oil spill caused significant environmental damage.
- Don't spill the beans about the surprise party.
- She spilled the secret despite her promise to keep it.
How to use Spill
Use 'spill' when talking about liquids that accidentally come out of a container. It's not appropriate for dry substances like sand or powder. Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
Grammar pattern
spill + object
Memory hint
Imagine a cup tipping over and spilling juice everywhere.
Related words
Synonyms for Spill
- slosh
- overflow
- pour out
- drop
- scatter
Common mistakes with Spill
- Using 'spill' for non-liquid items (e.g., 'spill the sand').
- Confusing 'spill' with 'split'.
- 'Spill' should not be used in a passive voice context ('The coffee was spilled by me').
Spill appears in
Spill in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
انسكب، سكبت
أن تسكب سائلاً عن طريق الخطأ.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঢেলে ফেলা, পড়ে যাওয়া
ভুল করে কোনো তরল ফেলে দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
verschütten, umkippen
Versehentlich eine Flüssigkeit ausgießen.
- SpanishEspañol
Derramar, Volcar
Accidentalmente tirar un líquido.
- Persianفارسی
ریختن، ریخت و پاش کردن
به طور اتفاقی مایعی را ریختن.
- FrenchFrançais
Renverser, Déborder
Verser accidentellement un liquide.
- Hindiहिन्दी
छलकना, गिराना
गलती से कोई तरल गिरा देना।
- ItalianItaliano
versare, rovesciare
Rovesciare accidentalmente un liquido.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Derramar, Cair
Acidentalmente derramar um líquido.
- RussianРусский
Пролить, рассыпать
Случайно пролить жидкость.
- Urduاردو
گره زدن، ریختن
کسی چیز (خاص کر مائع) از ظرف بیرون ریختن یا ریختن آن
- Chinese中文
洒, 溢出
不小心把液体弄洒了。
More words like Spill
- Drop
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Spill
What does Spill mean?
To accidentally pour out a liquid.
What is the definition of Spill?
to flow over the edge of a container by accident; to make liquid do this
How do you use Spill in a sentence?
She accidentally spilled coffee on her shirt.
Can you give another example of Spill?
Be careful not to spill the juice when you pour it.
What are synonyms for Spill?
Common alternatives include slosh, overflow, pour out, drop, scatter.
What is the opposite of Spill?
Opposite meanings include collect, contain.
What words go with Spill?
It commonly pairs with almost, accidentally, out, try not to, let something, across, down, from.
What are common mistakes when using Spill?
Using 'spill' for non-liquid items (e.g., 'spill the sand'). Confusing 'spill' with 'split'. 'Spill' should not be used in a passive voice context ('The coffee was spilled by me').
How do you pronounce Spill?
US: /["/spɪl/","/spɪlz/","/spɪld/","/spɪlt/","/ˈspɪlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/spɪl/","/spɪlz/","/spɪld/","/spɪlt/","/ˈspɪlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Spill?
Use 'spill' when talking about liquids that accidentally come out of a container. It's not appropriate for dry substances like sand or powder. Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
What CEFR level is Spill?
"Spill" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.