He poured the coffee into a cup.
He poured the coffee into a cup.
English
pour
pɔr, pɔːr, paʊəɹ, paʊɹ, po(ː)ɹ, poə, pɔɹ, pɔː
Meaning: to flow or cause to flow in a stream
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | pour |
| 3rd person singular present | pours |
| Present participle | pouring |
| Past | poured |
| Will future | will pour |
| Going-to future | going to pour |
| Imperative negative | don't pour / do not pour |
Example sentences
She poured some juice into the glass.
She poured some juice into the glass.
He poured a glass of cold water for his guest.
He poured a glass of cold water for his guest.
She poured her soul into her music.
She poured her soul into her music.
She poured the cold water into a glass bottle.
She poured the cold water into a glass bottle.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for liquids but can also apply to other substances like sand or grains. It can be transitive (pouring something) or intransitive (it's pouring rain).
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