English

spill

spɪl
Meaning: to pour out accidentally
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base spill
3rd person singular present spills
Present participle spilling
Past spilled
Will future will spill
Going-to future going to spill
Imperative negative don't spill / do not spill

Example sentences

I accidentally spilled my coffee on the carpet.
I accidentally spilled my coffee on the carpet.
He spilled some coffee on his white shirt.
He spilled some coffee on his white shirt.
It is no use crying over spilt milk.
It is no use crying over spilt milk.
He spilled some flour on the kitchen floor.
He spilled some flour on the kitchen floor.
I spilled some juice on the new carpet, so I need to clean it quickly.
I spilled some juice on the new carpet, so I need to clean it quickly.

Usage Notes

Often used for liquids that fall out of a container. It can also be used for dry items like sugar or rice.

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