Foundation level · Year 4 · free
pour
verb · Say it: POR
What it means
Foundationto make a liquid flow out of a container, such as a jug or bottle
Mum poured hot chocolate into our mugs after the bonfire.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- flow
- spill
- tip
More examples
- Carefully pour the water into the jug without spilling any.
Where the word comes from
It comes from Middle English 'pouren', though its earlier origin is unknown.
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