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spilled


Meanings
  • Verb

    The action or fact of causing a liquid to flow unintentionally from a container or other source.

    - "The child accidentally spilled the milk."
    - "The vase was knocked over and spilled its contents."
  • Verb

    To cause (something) to fall or flow out of a container or vessel.

    - "He spilled the beans and revealed a secret."
    - "The storm spilled rainwater into the streets."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with spilled
stilled , filled , chilled , killed
Variants
List of all variants of spilled that leads to same result
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Etymology
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Old English spillan 'to pour out, empty, spill', from spillan 'to flow, run'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'spillway' refers to a structure designed to allow excess water to flow out of a dam or reservoir.

  2. The phrase 'spill the beans' originated from ancient Greek mythology, where it was believed that the gods would hide information in a jar of beans. If the beans were spilled, the secret would be revealed.


Related Concepts
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  1. Accident: An unexpected event that causes damage or injury, often involving the spilling of a substance.

  2. Container: A receptacle designed to hold or store liquids or other substances, which can be spilled if not handled properly.


Culture
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In literature, 'spilled' is often used metaphorically to describe the revealing of a secret or information, such as in the phrase 'to spill the beans'. In art, the image of a spilled substance can represent chaos, unintended consequences, or transformation.

How to Memorize "spilled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a glass of water being knocked over and spilling onto a table.
    - Visualize the liquid flowing out of a container and spreading out on the ground.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spilled' with the image of a spilled substance.
    - Think of the word 'spilled' as synonymous with 'poured out' or 'flowed out'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Silly People In Large Earthen Pots Spill Easy' to remember the definition of 'spilled' as 'causing a liquid to flow out of a container'.


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