Spilt: meaning, definitions and examples

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spilt

 

[ spษชlt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

releasing liquid

To spill means to cause a liquid to flow over the edge of a container, often accidentally. This can happen in various contexts, such as when someone drops a drink or flips a container. Spilling can also refer to shedding or releasing something, not limited to liquids, such as spilling secrets. The term often implies a mess that requires cleanup.

Synonyms

overturn, pour out, slosh

Examples of usage

  • I spilled my coffee on the table.
  • She accidentally spilled the juice on the floor.
  • He spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Context #2 | Noun

liquid accident

A spilt (noun) refers to an instance of spilling, specifically a situation in which a liquid has been unintentionally caused to flow out of its container. This may lead to a mess that requires attention. Spilts can vary in size, from a few drops to a large puddle, and can occur in different environments such as kitchens or during outdoor activities.

Synonyms

overflow, spillover, splash

Examples of usage

  • There was a spilt on the tablecloth.
  • Clean up the spilt before someone slips.
  • The kitchen had a spilt of milk that needed mopping.

Translations

Translations of the word "spilt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dividir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช teilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memisahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะปะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzieliฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diviser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dividir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜๋ˆ„๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุณู‘ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozdฤ›lit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdeฤพovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dividir

Etymology

The word 'spill' originates from the Old English term 'spillan,' which means to destroy or to ruin. This root evolved through Middle English into 'spillen,' carrying the sense of causing something to flow out or become shed. Over the centuries, the meaning shifted from a more general sense of destruction to specifically denote the action of causing liquids or other substances to flow over the edge of containers or boundaries. 'Spilt' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'spill,' and it has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Its usage has remained largely consistent, emphasizing the action of an unintentional outflow, often with implications of messiness and the need for cleanup.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,310, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.