spill

verb
/spɪl/

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example Sentences

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

Example Expressions

spill the beans

Synonyms

pour, leak, overflow, splash, slosh

Antonyms

contain, hold

Collocations

spill water, spill oil, spill over, coffee spill

More Example Sentences

I prevented the water from spilling.

He happened to spill coffee accidentally on the table.

Related Vocabularies

to create or shape something by carving or molding
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
to admit that you have done something wrong or illegal
to fall or let fall in drops
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

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