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Definition spill in British English

spill verb

verb
/spɪl/
1

to accidentally pour a liquid out of its container

Example

I spilt 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 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
3

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
Definition spill in British English