pour
pour
pɔr
pawr
British pronunciation
/pɔː/

Definition & Meaning of "pour"in English

to pour
01

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Transitive: to pour a liquid | to pour a liquid somewhere
to pour definition and meaning
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Examples
She poured milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast.
He poured water into the glass until it was full.
02

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Intransitive
to pour definition and meaning
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Examples
It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely.
The weather forecast predicted it would pour all night.
03

to move quickly in a continuous, steady flow

Intransitive: to pour somewhere
example
Examples
Water poured from the faucet into the sink.
Tears poured down her cheeks as she shared her story.
04

to move continuously and in large numbers

Intransitive: to pour somewhere
example
Examples
People poured into the theater to see the opening show.
Tourists poured out of the bus, eager to explore the city.
05

to give or produce something in large amounts

Transitive: to pour a resource into sth
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Examples
She poured love and care into raising her children.
The company poured resources into developing the new product.
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