pour — to make a liquid flow from a container in a steady stream
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a liquid flow from a container in a steady stream
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My mom poured so much soup that it looked like a swimming pool for ants.
- Please pour the tea slowly into the cup.
- Students poured out of the classroom when the bell rang.
pour
VERB[/pɔːr/]
to make a liquid flow from a container in a steady stream

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“My mom poured so much soup that it looked like a swimming pool for ants.”
“Please pour the tea slowly into the cup.”
“Students poured out of the classroom when the bell rang.”
“He poured his heart out about his embarrassing dance moves at the wedding.”
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