Synonyms for

Spilled

Verb / spɪld / Another word for spilled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause or allow (something) to fall or run over the edge of a container

Synonyms & similar words

shed spill splatter pourforth slop runout disgorge talk pour tip drop scatter disperse empty dump upset overspill leak gush stream trickle drip spurt ooze seep

Synonyms by register

Formal

disgorged leaked oozed escaped

Informal

knocked over dropped upset sloshed

Literary

effused flowed gushed

Antonyms

contained kept saved secured held preserved

Common collocations

  • spilled the beans
  • spilled milk
  • spilled coffee
  • spilled ink
  • spilled blood
  • spilled out
  • spilled over

Word family

noun spillage
verb spill
adjective spilled

Usage note

Often used metaphorically, as in 'spill the beans' (reveal a secret). Be mindful of the context; 'spilled' usually implies an accidental or uncontrolled release.

Example sentences

  1. I spilled my cereal on the floor this morning.
  2. Be careful not to spill your drink on the couch.
  3. She spilled the paint all over her clothes.
  4. The truck spilled its load of gravel on the road.
  5. He spilled the beans about the surprise party.

Quotes

  • I spilled spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone.
  • I'm a great housekeeper. I get divorced. I keep the house.
  • It takes 20 years to make an overnight success.

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