Synonyms for

Pouring

Verb / ˈpɔ:rɪŋ / Another word for pouring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of flowing or falling in a continuous stream.

Synonyms & similar words

pourout raincatsanddogs pelt teem stream gushing pour pullulate swarm rainbuckets decant flowing streaming gushing cascading raining teeming drizzling spilling dripping trickling surging flood deluge torrent spate inundation current tide rush cascade

Synonyms by register

Formal

raining precipitating deluging

Informal

bucketing coming down lashing

Literary

weeping streaming

Antonyms

stopping ceasing halting drying scarce meager

Common collocations

  • pouring rain
  • pouring down
  • pouring out
  • pouring over
  • pouring into
  • pouring sweat
  • pouring tea
  • pouring money

Word family

noun pour
verb pour
adjective pouring
adverb pouring

Usage note

The word 'pouring' is often used informally to describe heavy rain. It can also refer to the act of transferring liquid from one container to another.

Example sentences

  1. The rain is pouring from the sky.
  2. She is pouring water into the glass.
  3. The waterfall is pouring into the river.
  4. The coffee is pouring out of the pot.
  5. The tears are pouring down her face.

Quotes

  • I am pouring my heart out to you.
  • The sun was pouring its golden light over the fields.
  • The rain was pouring down on them like a waterfall.

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