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Pour
Physical Action![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'pour' when someone actively makes a liquid flow, often by tilting a container. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/D0uqNUtSaHNcm9Qq0TQf1cdaX8.webp)
Measure Quantity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Pour' can suggest the amount of liquid, so specify if it's 'a little' or 'a lot'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/8qffrwqWI3QWCcyed3mPRIlI.webp)
Controlled Flow![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Pour' often implies controlled flow, unlike 'spill' which is accidental. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/sNbvhtjHVQpkEjpDnY9yi1k5ChU.webp)