poured

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause a liquid to flow from a container or vessel, typically in a continuous stream.

  - "He poured water into the glass."
  - "The waiter poured the wine into the decanter."

• Verb

  To transfer a liquid from one container to another.

  - "She poured the milk into the cereal bowl."
  - "He poured the batter into the cake pan."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɔɹd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

shink , skink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poured
pore , moor , pourer , lore

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Variants

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pour , pourable , poured , pourer , pourers , pouring , pouringly , pours , pour into , poured into , pouring into , pours into , pour on , poured on , pouring on , pours on , pour out , poured out , pouring out , pours out

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Etymology

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Old French porver, from porter, to carry.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pour' comes from the Old French word 'porver', which means 'to carry'.

2. The world record for the fastest time to pour a cup of coffee is held by Tetsu Kasuya, who did it in just 3.77 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decanting: Decanting is the process of pouring a liquid from one container to another, usually to separate sediment.

2. Libation: A libation is an offering of a liquid, often poured out as a gesture of respect or as a sacrifice.

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Culture

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In various cultures, pouring is an important ritual or symbolic act. For instance, in ancient Egypt, pouring libations was a way of offering food and drink to the gods. In Chinese culture, pouring tea is a traditional art form, and in many Western cultures, pouring wine is a part of formal dining.

How to Memorize "poured"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pitcher of water and someone pouring it into a glass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poured' with the act of transferring a liquid from one container to another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pouring Out Rich And Delicious Tastes' to remember the definition of 'poured'.

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