spill
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPILL
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a
[+ object]
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to cause or allow (something) to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container usually in an accidental way
— sometimes used figuratively
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I accidentally spilled coffee all over my new suit.
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Clean up the flour you spilled on the floor.
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a puddle of spilled water
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She opened her purse and spilled its contents (out) onto the table.
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The bag ripped open and spilled (out) its contents all over the floor.
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He spilled his thoughts out to her. [=he told her his thoughts in a very free and open way]
b
[no object]
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to fall or flow over the edge of a container
— sometimes used figuratively
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Milk spilled (out) onto the table.
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Water spilled over the dam.
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The bag ripped open and the flour spilled (out) onto the floor.
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Her hair spilled down her back.
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All his thoughts suddenly came spilling out. [=he suddenly began to express all his thoughts]
2
[no object]
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to move or spread out into a wider place or area
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After the movie the crowd spilled (out) into/onto the street.
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She opened the door and light spilled into the room.
3
[+ object]
US, informal
:
to tell (a secret) to someone
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an interviewer who gets celebrities to spill their secrets
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Come on, spill it. Who gave you the money?
cry over spilled/spilt milk
spill blood
spill over
[phrasal verb]
1
:
to be completely covered or filled with something
:
to be overflowing with something
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The platter was spilling over with grapes and melon slices and cheeses.
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They were spilling over with happiness. [=they were very happy]
2
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to spread and begin to affect other people, areas, etc.
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see also spillover
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The stress at work began to spill over into other aspects of his life.
spill the beans
spill your guts
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spill
/ˈspɪl/
noun
plural
spills
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spill
/ˈspɪl/
noun
plural
spills
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPILL
[count]
1
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an accident in which liquid is spilled or an amount of liquid that is spilled
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Please clean up the spill on the kitchen floor.
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The coastline was seriously damaged by an oil spill.
2
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an accidental act of falling
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She was injured in a spill the last time she went riding.
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He took a spill [=he fell] while skiing and broke his leg.
