spilling
word · lemma: spill
/ˈspɪɫɪŋ/
/spˈɪlɪŋ/
Definition
Letting a liquid or something that can flow fall out of its container, often by accident. Can refer to both the action and result.
Usage & Nuances
'Spilling' is often used with liquids (water, milk, coffee), but can apply to anything that can flow. Usually accidental. Common phrases: 'spilling the beans' (revealing a secret, informal idiom), 'spilling over' (overflowing). Not used for solids that do not flow.
Spanish: derramandoPortuguese (BR): derramandoPortuguese (PT): a entornarChinese (Simplified): 溢出 - 洒出Chinese (Traditional): 溢出 - 灑出Hindi: गिरानाArabic: انسكابBengali: ছড়িয়ে পড়াRussian: проливаниеJapanese: こぼすことVietnamese: làm đổKorean: 쏟는 것Turkish: dökmeUrdu: گرا دیناIndonesian: menumpahkan
Example Sentences
Oops, I ended up spilling coffee on my shirt.
natural
She keeps spilling secrets to everyone.
natural
He is spilling water on the floor.
basic
Be careful, you are spilling your juice.
basic
There is milk spilling from the bottle.
basic
The river is spilling over its banks after the heavy rain.
natural