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poured

The correct spelling is poured.

How to pronounce poured

/pɔːd/
verb

IPA: /pɔːd/

Say it like: Pow-red

The correct spelling is poured. To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it. For example: "pour water from a jug"

Usage Examples

pour water from a jug

the rain poured down.

It's pouring outside.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.
  2. 2.To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.
  3. 3.To send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly.
  4. 4.To flow, pass or issue in a stream; to fall continuously and abundantly.
  5. 5.To rain hard.

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