poured

[pɔːd]

poured Definition

  • 1to cause a liquid to flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle
  • 2to rain heavily

Using poured: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poured" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She poured the milk into a glass.

  • Example

    The bartender poured me a drink.

  • Example

    It rained so hard that water poured through the roof.

  • Example

    The sun poured down on us all day.

poured Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for poured

Antonyms for poured

Phrases with poured

  • pour out one's heart

    to reveal one's deepest feelings or secrets

    Example

    She poured out her heart to her best friend.

  • to do or say something to calm someone down and make them less angry or upset

    Example

    He tried to pour oil on troubled waters by apologizing for his mistake.

  • to discourage or criticize something

    Example

    His parents poured cold water on his plans to drop out of college.

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Summary: poured in Brief

The verb 'poured' [pɔːd] means to cause a liquid to flow from a container in a continuous stream, or to rain heavily. It can be used in phrases like 'pour out one's heart,' meaning to reveal one's deepest feelings or secrets, and 'pour oil on troubled waters,' meaning to calm someone down. 'Pour cold water on something' is an idiom that means to discourage or criticize something.