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spill

/spɪl/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An unintended release of liquid or other substance.

    - "Oil spills can cause significant damage to marine ecosystems."
    - "The tanker suffered a spill, releasing thousands of gallons of fuel into the ocean."
Pronunciation
  1. /spɪl/



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  2. /spɪl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with spill
chill , thrill , fill , hill , mill
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Spill (English) : Noun: Unintended release of liquid or other substance

  2. Spill (English) : Verb: To pour out or empty

  3. Spile (English) : A tap or plug for draining a container

Variants
List of all variants of spill that leads to same result
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Forms
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spills, spilled, spilling

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'spillan' meaning 'to spill, shed, or pour out'

Trivia
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  1. The largest oil spill in history occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded and released over 200 million gallons of oil.

  2. The term 'spill' is also used in the field of geology to describe the release of magma or other materials from the Earth's crust.

Related Concepts
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  1. Oil spill: An environmental disaster caused by the release of oil into a body of water.

  2. Chemical spill: An accidental release of hazardous chemicals into the environment.

  3. Leak: A slow, continuous spill of a liquid or gas.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Spills have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, spills often symbolize destruction, chaos, and the consequences of human actions. In art, spills can be represented as abstract forms or as part of a larger narrative. In music, the term 'spill' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a sudden, unexpected change in a musical composition.

How to Memorize "spill"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large container of liquid, and imagine the container tipping over and the liquid spilling out.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spill' with the image of a spilled drink or a leaking container.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Pigs In Large Ponds Splash' to remember the spelling of 'spill'.

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