# spilt

/ˈspɪɫt/ (US) · /spˈɪlt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spilt
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- He accidentally spilt the coffee on the carpet.
- The child spilt the milk all over the table while trying to reach the sugar bowl.
- Although the glass was shattered, the liquid had already spilt across the floor before the owner noticed the breakage.

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