spill — to cause or allow liquid to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause or allow liquid to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɪl/
Korean meaning: 액체를 흘리다, 쏟다
Korean pronunciation: **스**필
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the fishbowl and spilled water everywhere - now I have a very confused fish flopping on the carpet!
- The celebrity accidentally spilled details about her secret wedding during the interview.
- He tried to impress his date by juggling wine glasses, but ended up spilling red wine all over his white pants.
spill
VERB//spɪl//
to cause or allow liquid to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally
A person accidentally spills milk from the carton onto the counter
On the way to the mill up the hill, watch the milk spill!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'spillan'에서 유래되었으며, '죽이다, 파괴하다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '떨어뜨리다, 흘리다'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the fishbowl and spilled water everywhere - now I have a very confused fish flopping on the carpet!”
“The celebrity accidentally spilled details about her secret wedding during the interview.”
“He tried to impress his date by juggling wine glasses, but ended up spilling red wine all over his white pants.”
“The emotions spilled over as she read the heartfelt letter from her grandmother.”
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