Synonyms for

Spills

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

Definition

To cause or allow liquid to flow over the edge of a container by accident or mistake.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

overflow discharge leakage

Informal

mess drip slop

Literary

cascade deluge

Antonyms

collect gather contain hold keep secure

Common collocations

  • oil spill
  • milk spill
  • coffee spill
  • water spill
  • chemical spill
  • record spill
  • spill the beans
  • spill out

Word family

noun spill
verb spill
adjective spillproof

Usage note

The verb 'spill' often implies an accidental or uncontrolled release of liquid. 'Spill the beans' is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret.

Example sentences

  1. She spills her juice every time she tries to pour it.
  2. The water spills out of the cup when it is too full.
  3. He spills his coffee on his shirt during the morning rush.
  4. The oil spill polluted the ocean and killed many sea creatures.
  5. She spills the beans about the surprise party and ruins the surprise.

Quotes

  • It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving. - Mother Teresa
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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