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to spill
01
to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface
Transitive: to spill a liquid or substance
Examples
He accidentally spilled his coffee when he bumped into the table.
Be careful not to spill the milk while pouring it into the glass.
02
(of content of a container) to be emptied out onto a surface
Transitive: to spill sth
Examples
She spilled the contents of her purse onto the table to find her keys.
He spilled the candy from the bag onto the counter.
03
to accidentally let something fall, flow, or run out, causing it to be wasted
Transitive: to spill a substance
Examples
He spilled the milk all over the counter while reaching for the cereal.
The child spilled her ice cream on the sidewalk before she could finish it.
04
to release wind from a sail by loosening the ropes or sheets
Transitive: to spill wind
Examples
The sailor spilled the wind from the sail to slow the boat down.
She spilled the wind out of the sail to keep the boat steady in the rough waters.
05
to disclose private or confidential information to someone
Transitive: to spill information or secrets
Examples
She accidentally spilled the secret about the surprise party.
He spilled the company's plans to a competitor without thinking.
06
(of a liquid) to overflow or pour out from its container
Intransitive
Examples
The coffee spilled from the cup as she bumped the table.
The rainwater spilled over the sides of the bucket during the storm.
Spill
01
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
02
a sudden drop from an upright position
03
a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
04
liquid that is spilled
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