Pronunciation: /spɪl/

Definitions of spill

noun A quantity of liquid that has been spilled or an instance of spilling

Example Sentences

A1 The milk spill on the table was quickly cleaned up.

A2 I accidentally knocked over my drink and caused a spill on the floor.

B1 The spill of oil in the ocean caused extensive damage to marine life.

B2 The spill of confidential information led to a security breach.

C1 The spill of toxic chemicals required a hazardous materials cleanup crew.

C2 The spill of classified documents jeopardized national security.

verb To cause or allow to run or fall from a container, especially accidentally or wastefully

Example Sentences

A1 Be careful not to spill your drink on the table.

A2 I accidentally spilled some coffee on my shirt this morning.

B1 She spilled the paint while trying to open the can.

B2 The waiter spilled the soup on the customer's lap.

C1 The journalist accidentally spilled some confidential information during the interview.

C2 The whistleblower decided to spill the truth about the company's illegal activities.

Examples of spill in a Sentence

formal The spill of oil from the tanker caused extensive damage to the marine ecosystem.

informal Oops, I accidentally spilled my coffee on the table.

slang Don't spill the tea about what happened last night!

figurative Her emotions were about to spill over as she struggled to keep them in check.

Grammatical Forms of spill

past tense

spilled

plural

spills

comparative

more spill

superlative

most spill

present tense

spill

future tense

will spill

perfect tense

have spilled

continuous tense

spilling

singular

spill

positive degree

spill

infinitive

to spill

gerund

spilling

participle

spilled

Origin and Evolution of spill

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'spill' originated from Old English 'spilian' meaning to destroy or waste.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'spill' evolved to also include accidentally pouring or leaking a liquid or substance.