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Definition pour in British English

pour verb

verb
/pɔː(r)/
1

to make a liquid or substance flow out of a container that you are holding

Example

Sit down and I'll pour you a drink.

Example

Pour the mixture into a dish and bake for 45 minutes.

Example

He poured the last of his drink down the sink.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
1.1

to flow continuously and in large amounts

Example

The village was evacuated as lava poured from the volcano.

Example

Tears were pouring down her face.

Example

We awoke to bright sunlight pouring in through the window.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
1.2

to rain very hard

Example

The thunder and lightning stopped, but it continued to pour.

Synonyms and related words
rain snow come down
2

to arrive or go somewhere quickly in a large group on in large amounts

Example

People poured out of the train.

Example

Election results are beginning to pour in.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
Definition pour in British English