spill
//spɪl//
Verb
spillInfinitive
spillPresent tense
spilledPast tense
spilledPast participle
spillingPresent participle
spillsThird-person singular
1
To cause or allow liquid or substance to flow out of a container accidentally, especially by knocking it over or tipping it.
I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt.
2
To flow or fall out of a container accidentally.
Water spilled out of the glass.
3
To spread or move out in large numbers or amounts, often in an uncontrolled way.
Light spilled from the open door into the dark hallway.
4
To reveal or disclose information, especially secrets or confidential matters.
She accidentally spilled the secret about the surprise party.
Noun
spillSingular
spillsPlural
1
An instance of liquid or substance flowing out of a container accidentally; the amount spilled.
There was a large oil spill in the kitchen.
2
A fall from a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle.
He had a nasty spill from his bicycle.