Spill Over

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Pronunciation: /spɪl ˈoʊvər/

Definitions of spill over

noun the overflowing or spreading of something, especially when it is unwanted or unintentional

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of spill over in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of spill over

past tense

spilled

plural

spill overs

comparative

more spill over

superlative

most spill over

present tense

spills over

future tense

will spill over

perfect tense

has spilled over

continuous tense

is spilling over

singular

spill over

positive degree

spill over

infinitive

to spill over

gerund

spilling over

participle

spilled over

Origin and Evolution of spill over

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'spill over' originated from the combination of the words 'spill' and 'over', indicating the overflow or spread of something beyond its boundaries.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe liquid overflowing or spreading beyond a container, the term 'spill over' has evolved to also refer to the extension or influence of something beyond its original limits, such as ideas, effects, or consequences.