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spilt

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈspɪɫt// UK //spˈɪlt// spilt

v. the past tense of 'spill'. You use it when liquid or small pieces of something fall out of a container and spread over a surface.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'spill'. Refers to the action of liquid or loose particles escaping from a container and spreading over a surface.


SIMPLE

He accidentally spilt the coffee on the carpet.

CONTEXTUAL

The child spilt the milk all over the table while trying to reach the sugar bowl.

COMPLEX

Although the glass was shattered, the liquid had already spilt across the floor before the owner noticed the breakage.

Synonyms
Origin

From spill + -t.

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