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SPILL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Spill.

How to pronounce spill:

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Spill - as a noun

Liquid that is spilled

Example: "Clean up the spills"

A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spillway16wasteweir15

The act of allowing a fluid to escape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
release7spillage11

A sudden drop from an upright position

Example: "He had a nasty spill on the ice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall7tumble10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
slip6trip6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spill - as a verb

Cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

Example: "Spill the milk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slop6splatter10

Flow, run or fall out and become lost

Example: "The milk spilled across the floor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
course8feed8flow10run3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

Example: "Spill the beans all over the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgorge11shed8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

Example: "Shed tears"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pour forthshed8

Reveal information

Example: "If you don't oblige me, i'll talk!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
talk8

Reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)

Example Sentences

"Be careful not to make a spill on the carpet."
"I need a cloth to clean up the spill on the kitchen counter."
"There was a large oil spill in the ocean, causing significant harm to marine life."
"He slipped on a spill of water and fell on the floor."
"The spill of milk created a sticky mess on the table."
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Word Game Points

Is SPILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SPILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spill is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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