spill

//spɪl//
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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.

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