pour
Third Person
pours
Present Participle
pouring
Past Tense
poured
Past Participle
poured
1
to make a container's liquid flow out of it
transitive
- She poured milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast.
- He poured water into the glass until it was full.
- The bartender poured a drink for the customer.
- I poured oil into the pan to start cooking.
- She poured sauce over the pasta before serving it.
2
to rain heavily and in a large amount
- It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely.
- The weather forecast predicted it would pour all night.
- The rain began to pour, turning the streets into rivers.
- We had to cancel the picnic because it began to pour unexpectedly.
- The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon.
Synonyms:
3
to move quickly in a continuous, steady flow
- Water poured from the faucet into the sink.
- Tears poured down her cheeks as she shared her story.
- The river poured over the rocks, creating small waterfalls.
- Coffee poured from the pot as he filled his cup.
- Lava poured down the side of the volcano during the eruption.
4
to move continuously and in large numbers
- People poured into the theater to see the opening show.
- Tourists poured out of the bus, eager to explore the city.
- Fans poured through the gates as the concert began.
- Refugees poured across the border, seeking safety.
- Students poured into the cafeteria when the lunch bell rang.
5
to give or produce something in large amounts
transitive
- She poured love and care into raising her children.
- The company poured resources into developing the new product.
- She poured all her energy into preparing for the competition.
- The artist poured his emotions into creating a powerful masterpiece.
- The artist poured creativity into every brushstroke of her painting.