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spill

Pronunciation: [spɪl]

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Learn how to use spill in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “accidental event”

(verb) to accidentally pour out or cause a liquid to flow out of its container. When you knock over a drink, that’s spilling.

Example

I accidentally spilled my juice on the table.

Example

I was careful and didn’t spill any of my drink.

Example

Did you spill anything when you were carrying that cup?

Context: “accidental event”

(noun) a situation where liquid has flowed out of a container, usually by accident. For instance, a big mess on the floor from a drink is called a spill.

Example

There was a spill on the kitchen floor, so we cleaned it up.

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There was no spill this time; everything stayed in the cup.

Example

Did you see the spill from the juice on the floor?

Context: “sharing information”

(verb) to tell someone something, especially secrets or personal feelings. When you share your thoughts or feelings, you are spilling your heart out.

Example

She spilled all her secrets to her best friend.

Example

He didn’t spill any details about the surprise party.

Example

Why don’t you spill what’s bothering you?

How to pronounce spill

Pronunciation: [spɪl]

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