Meaning of the word spill in English

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

spill

US /spɪl/

UK /spɪl/

cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally

Example:

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Be careful not to spill your drink.

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The child accidentally spilled milk on the floor.

Synonym:

overflow pour out run over slop splash

cause (people) to fall out of a vehicle or boat

Example:

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The sudden turn nearly spilled us out of the jeep.

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The boat hit a wave and spilled its passengers into the water.

Synonym:

eject throw out topple upset

divulge (information)

Example:

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Don't spill the beans about the surprise party!

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He was pressured to spill everything he knew.

Synonym:

reveal disclose divulge leak uncover

an act of spilling something

Example:

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There was a large oil spill in the ocean.

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Clean up that juice spill immediately.

Synonym:

leak overflow mess puddle

a fall, especially from a horse or bicycle

Example:

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He took a nasty spill off his bike.

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The jockey survived a terrifying spill during the race.

Synonym:

fall tumble drop plunge