Meaning of the word "pour out" in English

What does "pour out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pour out

US /pɔːr aʊt/

UK /pɔːr aʊt/

to express one's feelings or thoughts freely and fully

Example:

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She needed to pour out her heart to a friend.

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He would often pour out his frustrations in his diary.

Synonym:

confide express reveal unburden vent

to cause a liquid to flow out of a container

Example:

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He began to pour out the water from the bucket.

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The machine will automatically pour out the correct amount of coffee.

Synonym:

spill discharge empty drain