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The correct spelling is poured.
How to pronounce poured
/pɔːd/
verbIPA: /pɔːd/
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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.To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.
- 2.To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.
- 3.To send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly.
- 4.To flow, pass or issue in a stream; to fall continuously and abundantly.
- 5.To rain hard.
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