The Opposite(Antonym) of “lap”
The antonyms of lap are pour and spill. The antonym pour means to transfer a liquid from one container to another, while spill means to accidentally cause a liquid to flow over the edge of a container.
Explore all Antonyms of “lap”
- pour
- spill
Definitions and Examples of pour, spill
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To transfer a liquid from one container to another.
Example
She carefully poured the hot tea into the cup.
spill
To accidentally cause a liquid to flow over the edge of a container.
Example
He accidentally spilled the milk on the table.
Key Differences: pour vs spill
- 1Pour is a deliberate action that involves transferring a liquid from one container to another.
- 2Spill is an accidental action that involves causing a liquid to flow over the edge of a container.
Effective Usage of pour, spill
- 1Cooking: Use pour when transferring liquids such as water, oil, or broth from one container to another.
- 2Cleaning: Use spill when referring to accidents that involve liquids spilling over surfaces or floors.
- 3Everyday Life: Use pour and spill in everyday conversations to describe actions involving liquids.
Remember this!
The antonyms pour and spill have distinct meanings. Pour is a deliberate action that involves transferring a liquid from one container to another, while spill is an accidental action that involves causing a liquid to flow over the edge of a container. Use these words in cooking, cleaning, and everyday conversations to describe actions involving liquids.
