Quick Answer • Definition
Pour definition: To cause a liquid or granular substance to flow from a container in a continuous stream.
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Definitions of Pour
- 1verb
To cause a liquid or granular substance to flow from a container in a continuous stream.
- 2verb
To flow rapidly and in a continuous stream, often referring to heavy rain.
- 3verb
To move or come in a steady, continuous stream or in large numbers.
Example Sentences
Topics & Categories
Topic & ExploreInflected Word Forms
past tensepoured
present participlepouring
agent nounpourer
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
pour cold water onidiom
To express disapproval of or discourage enthusiasm for something.
pour your heart outidiom
To tell someone all your problems and feelings.
pour oil on troubled watersidiom
To try to make peace between people who are arguing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Pour in English
What is the meaning of Pour in English?▼
Pour definition: To cause a liquid or granular substance to flow from a container in a continuous stream.
How do you translate 'Pour' to English?▼
'Pour' translates to 'pour' in English. Pour definition: To cause a liquid or granular substance to flow from a container in a continuous stream.
How do you pronounce 'Pour' and 'pour'?▼
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