Pour out
phrasal verb
To cause liquid or small pieces to flow or fall out of a container.
She poured out the tea into the cups.
Often appears as...
- pour out liquid
- pour out sand
phrasal verb
To express your feelings or problems freely and completely.
She poured out her troubles to her best friend.
Often appears as...
- pour out feelings
- pour out problems
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
A large amount of something, such as rain, is produced or falls over a particular area.
Rains poured out over the city, making roads slippery.
Often appears as...
- rain poured out
- emotions poured out
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To cause liquid or small pieces to flow or fall out of a container.
She poured out the tea into the cups.
Often appears as...
- pour out liquid
- pour out sand
phrasal verb
To express your feelings or problems freely and completely.
She poured out her troubles to her best friend.
Often appears as...
- pour out feelings
- pour out problems
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
A large amount of something, such as rain, is produced or falls over a particular area.
Rains poured out over the city, making roads slippery.
Often appears as...
- rain poured out
- emotions poured out
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe the action of emptying the contents of a container by tilting it.
She poured out the remaining milk and rinsed the bottle.
Pro Tip 2/3Directional Use
Often followed by prepositions like 'into' or 'onto' to indicate where the contents are going.
He poured out the water onto the thirsty plant.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically for actions like pouring out emotions or thoughts, not just physical items.
During the ceremony, they poured out blessings onto the couple.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe the action of emptying the contents of a container by tilting it.
She poured out the remaining milk and rinsed the bottle.
Pro Tip 2/3Directional Use
Often followed by prepositions like 'into' or 'onto' to indicate where the contents are going.
He poured out the water onto the thirsty plant.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically for actions like pouring out emotions or thoughts, not just physical items.
During the ceremony, they poured out blessings onto the couple.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe the action of emptying the contents of a container by tilting it.
She poured out the remaining milk and rinsed the bottle.
Pro Tip 2/3Directional Use
Often followed by prepositions like 'into' or 'onto' to indicate where the contents are going.
He poured out the water onto the thirsty plant.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically for actions like pouring out emotions or thoughts, not just physical items.
During the ceremony, they poured out blessings onto the couple.
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