spill

Definition

• n. liquid that is spilled
• n. the act of allowing a fluid to escape
• n. a sudden drop from an upright position
• v. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

Word forms

Present participle

spilling

Past tense

spilled

Third person singular

spills

Past participle

spilled

Example sentences

1. n.

   The coffee had a small spill on the table.

2. vt.

   Please be careful not to spill your drink on the floor.

3. vi.

   Water began to spill over the edge of the glass.