Used when describing an actual instance of a liquid spilling or spreading beyond its container. She cheered too vigorously and her drink began to splash over.
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Visual Imagery
Creates a clear picture of the motion of liquid; useful in descriptive writing. Rainwater began to splash over the sides of the clogged gutter.
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Consequence
Implies a potential mess or problem caused by the action. If you fill the pot too much, the soup will splash over when it boils.