spilt

[spilt] / spɪlt /

VERB

slop, drop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discharge dribble empty flow overflow pour run out scatter spill over splash spray sprinkle squirt stream

STRONG

disgorge drip lose overfill overrun overturn run shed splatter spurt upset

WEAK

run over throw off well over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect gather

WEAK

clean up conceal hide pick up

VERB

reveal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow

STRONG

betray blab disclose divulge inform mouth squeal tattle tell

WEAK

give away let the cat out of the bag

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet conceal hide secrete

WEAK

clean up pick up

Example Sentences

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My motto in investing has always been cry over spilt milk, for analyzing errors is how you learn almost everything.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

An overturned lorry forced the closure of the M6 motorway when it spilt diesel across the road in Staffordshire.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

"I'm not going to cry over spilt milk, it's over now."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

And the Springboks have evolved again – opting for a 7-1 bench spilt for last year's World Cup final victory over New Zealand.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

There was apples, some collard greens, four or five tin cans, and a package that spilt; it coulda been cornmeal.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis