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Definition spill in American English

spill verb

verb
/spɪl/
1

to accidentally pour a liquid out of its container

Example

I spilled coffee all over my desk.

Synonyms and related words
give off send out emit
1.1

to accidentally flow out of a container

Example

Oil is still spilling from the stricken ship.

Synonyms and related words
give off send out emit
1.2

used about other substances and objects that fall out of a container, often not accidentally

Example

She lifted the box and spilled toys out all over the carpet.

Synonyms and related words
give off send out emit
2

if light spills somewhere, a lot of it shines on something

Example

Sunlight was spilling into the classroom.

Synonyms and related words
reflect flood fade
3

if people spill out of a place, a lot of them leave at the same time

Example

Crowds were spilling out of the bars and restaurants.

Synonyms and related words
leave move on go away
Definition spill in American English