spill over
Third Person
spills over
Present Participle
spilling over
Past Tense
spilled over
Past Participle
spilled over
1
(of a container) to be filled beyond its capacity, causing its contents to flow over the edges
- When pouring batter into the cake pan, make sure not to fill it too much, or the mixture may spill over during baking.
- Be careful not to overfill the cup; otherwise, the hot coffee may spill over and cause burns.
- When pouring the sauce into the jar, be cautious not to spill over and create a mess.
- In the laboratory, caution is necessary to avoid chemicals spilling over the edges of containers.
2
to overflow with a specific emotion
- The joy from winning the championship spilled over into the streets as fans celebrated late into the night.
- The tension in the room spilled over, affecting the entire atmosphere during the heated debate.
- His enthusiasm for the project spilled over, inspiring the entire team to invest more effort and creativity.
- The disappointment from the defeat spilled over into the following matches, affecting the team's overall performance.
- The excitement about the upcoming event spilled over, influencing attendance and generating widespread anticipation.
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