Pronunciation: /spɪl ˈoʊvər/
noun the overflowing or spreading of something, especially when it is unwanted or unintentional
A1 The spill over from the cup made a mess on the table.
A2 The spill over of emotions during the argument was intense.
B1 The spill over of the river caused flooding in the nearby town.
B2 The spill over of investments from one market to another can have global implications.
C1 The spill over of political unrest in one country can affect neighboring nations.
C2 The spill over of pollution from factories into the ocean is a major environmental concern.
verb to overflow or spread beyond its limits
A1 The water spilled over the edge of the cup.
A2 I accidentally spilled over some coffee on the table.
B1 The excitement from the party spilled over into the next day.
B2 The conflict between the two countries could spill over into neighboring regions.
C1 The economic crisis has the potential to spill over and impact global markets.
C2 The tension between the two groups has been building up and could spill over into violence.
formal The spill over of the oil from the tanker caused a major environmental disaster.
informal Be careful not to spill over the soup when you're serving it.
slang I accidentally spilled over my drink all over the table.
figurative The tension between the two countries could spill over into a full-blown conflict.
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