Meaning of the word spills in English

What does spills mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spills

US /spɪlz/
UK /spɪlz/

Noun

an amount of liquid that has spilled or been spilled

Example:
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Clean up the milk spills immediately.
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Oil spills can cause significant environmental damage.

Verb

1.

to cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally

Example:
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Be careful not to spill your drink.
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The bucket spills water when it's too full.
2.

to reveal secret information

Example:
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He threatened to spill the beans about their secret project.
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Don't spill the details of the surprise party!