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spill over

The correct spelling is spill over.

How to pronounce spill over

verb

Say it like: Spi-ll -ove-r

The correct spelling is spill over. To enter into another zone by way of accident or overcrowding; to overflow For example: "undercurrents of popular discontent spilled over into outright revolt"

Usage Examples

undercurrents of popular discontent spilled over into outright revolt

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To enter into another zone by way of accident or overcrowding; to overflow
  2. 2.(of an infectious disease) to spread from one species of animal to another and particularly to humans
  3. 3.(of a bad emotion, situation, etc.) to reach a climax

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