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poured

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɔɹd// UK //pˈɔːd// poured

v. to make a liquid flow out of a container by tipping it. You can also use it to describe heavy rain or a lot of people moving in one direction.

v. to cause a liquid to flow from a container in a steady stream by tilting the vessel; by extension, to move or flow in large quantities. Transitive when moving a substance; intransitive when describing weather or mass movement.


SIMPLE

She poured some fresh juice into a glass.

CONTEXTUAL

The waiter poured the wine carefully to avoid spilling any on the white tablecloth.

COMPLEX

As the stadium gates finally opened, thousands of excited fans poured into the arena, filling the stands within minutes despite the heavy rain that poured down from above.

Synonyms
Usage

When used for weather, it is typically used with 'it' as a dummy subject ('it is pouring').

Pitfall

He poured the glass with waterHe poured water into the glassThe object of 'pour' is the liquid being moved, not the container being filled.

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