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A2 verb #50 सबसे आम 11 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

pour

शीर्ष 50

At the A1 level, 'pour' is a simple action word used in the kitchen or at the table. It means to move water, milk, or juice from a bottle or jug into a cup or glass. You use it when you are hungry or thirsty. For example, 'I pour milk on my cereal.' It is an important word for basic needs and daily routines. You might also hear it when people talk about the weather, like 'It is pouring,' which means there is a lot of rain. At this level, you only need to know the physical action of moving liquid. It is a very useful word for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also use it to ask for help, such as 'Can you pour some water for me?' It is a regular verb, so it is easy to remember: pour, poured, pouring. Just think of a bottle of water and the water coming out of it. That is 'pour.'

At the A2 level, you start to use 'pour' in more varied sentences. You understand that it is an intentional action, unlike 'spill' which is an accident. You can use it with different prepositions like 'pour into,' 'pour out,' or 'pour over.' You also learn that it can describe things that are not liquid but act like liquid, such as sugar, sand, or rice. For example, 'Pour the rice into the pot.' You also use it more confidently to describe heavy rain. If you see a storm, you can say 'It's pouring down!' This level also introduces the idea of people moving in a group, like 'The students poured out of the classroom.' It shows a lot of people moving at the same time. You are beginning to see how the word describes a continuous flow of anything, not just water.

At the B1 level, you use 'pour' in more idiomatic and figurative ways. You might 'pour your heart out' to a friend, which means telling them all your secrets and feelings. You might 'pour money into' a new business or a hobby, meaning you are spending a lot of money on it. You also understand the difference between 'pour' and its homophones like 'pore' and 'poor' in writing. You can use 'pour' to describe light or sound, such as 'The sun poured through the window' or 'Music poured from the speakers.' At this level, you are moving beyond the kitchen and using the word to add more description to your stories. You understand that 'pour' implies a sense of abundance and lack of interruption. It is a very expressive verb for describing intense experiences, whether they are physical, emotional, or financial.

At the B2 level, you use 'pour' with precision in professional and academic contexts. You might discuss 'pouring resources' into a project or 'pouring over' (though you know to spell it 'pore over') data. You understand the nuances of synonyms like 'decant,' 'gush,' or 'trickle' and choose 'pour' when you want to emphasize a steady, substantial flow. You can use it in the passive voice, such as 'Large sums of money were poured into the reconstruction effort.' You also recognize it in literature where it might be used to describe a character's internal state, like 'A sense of relief poured over him.' Your usage is more sophisticated, and you can handle the word in complex sentence structures. You are also aware of common collocations like 'pour with rain' or 'pour cold water on an idea,' which means to be discouraging.

At the C1 level, you have a complete command of 'pour' and all its metaphorical extensions. You can use it to describe the flow of abstract concepts like 'contempt,' 'scorn,' or 'praise.' For example, 'Critics poured scorn on the director's latest film.' You understand the rhythmic and evocative power of the word in creative writing. You can distinguish between the literal and the highly figurative with ease. You also use it in technical descriptions, perhaps in science or engineering, to describe the behavior of fluids or granular materials under specific conditions. You are sensitive to the register of the word, knowing when to use 'pour' and when a more formal term like 'emanate' or 'discharge' might be appropriate. Your ability to use 'pour' to create vivid, fluid imagery in both speech and writing is highly developed.

At the C2 level, 'pour' is a tool for subtle and nuanced expression. You might use it to describe the 'pouring' of time itself or the 'pouring' of consciousness. You are familiar with its use in historical and archaic contexts. You can play with the word's associations to create irony or deep emotional resonance. You might use it in a phrase like 'the words poured from his pen,' suggesting an effortless and prolific creative process. You have a deep understanding of the word's etymology and how its meaning has flowed through the English language over centuries. Your use of 'pour' is not just about communication but about artistry and precision. You can use it to describe the most delicate of actions or the most overwhelming of forces, always selecting the perfect context and accompanying words to achieve the desired effect.

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

pour 30 सेकंड में

Pour is a verb used to describe the intentional movement of liquids or small grains from one container to another by tilting the vessel.
It is commonly used when talking about serving drinks, cooking, or describing very heavy rainfall ('it is pouring').
The word can also be used figuratively to describe the movement of people, light, money, or intense emotions in large amounts.
A key distinction is that pouring is usually intentional, whereas spilling is accidental, making it a vital word for clear communication.

The verb pour primarily describes the act of causing a liquid, or sometimes a granular substance like sand or salt, to flow in a continuous stream from one container into another or onto a surface. It is a fundamental action in daily life, occurring every time you prepare a drink, cook a meal, or even observe the weather. When you pour something, you are typically tilting a vessel—like a jug, a bottle, or a kettle—so that gravity pulls the contents out in a controlled or semi-controlled manner. This word is essential for basic communication because it covers a wide range of physical movements, from the delicate pouring of expensive wine to the heavy pouring of concrete on a construction site.

Physical Action: The most common usage involves liquids. You pour water into a glass, milk into cereal, or oil into a hot pan. The key characteristic is the continuous flow.

Please pour some orange juice for the guests before the breakfast starts.

Beyond the kitchen, 'pour' is frequently used to describe heavy rainfall. When it 'pours' outside, it isn't just a light drizzle; it is a significant, heavy downpour where the water seems to fall in sheets, much like liquid being emptied from a giant bucket in the sky. This metaphorical extension helps speakers convey intensity. Furthermore, the word can describe the movement of people or things in large quantities. For example, crowds might pour out of a stadium after a match, or light might pour through a window on a sunny morning. In these contexts, the word emphasizes the volume and the fluid-like motion of the subject.

Metaphorical Use: We often 'pour' our feelings or efforts into something. If you pour your heart out, you are sharing your deepest emotions without holding back.

The fans began to pour into the arena as soon as the gates opened.

In professional settings, you might hear about 'pouring' resources into a project. This implies a large-scale commitment of money, time, or manpower. The imagery suggests that the resources are being directed in a steady, substantial stream toward a specific goal. Whether you are talking about chemistry (pouring chemicals into a beaker), construction (pouring a foundation), or finance (pouring money into stocks), the core concept remains the same: a directed, continuous movement of a substance or entity from one place to another.

It started to pour with rain just as we reached the park.

Granular Substances: While mostly for liquids, you can pour sugar, salt, or grains because they behave like fluids when moved in bulk.

Carefully pour the dry cement into the mixing bowl.

She watched the tea pour from the spout of the silver teapot.

Using the word pour correctly requires an understanding of its transitive and intransitive forms. As a transitive verb, it takes a direct object—the thing that is being moved. For example, in 'I poured the coffee,' 'coffee' is the object. As an intransitive verb, the subject itself is what is flowing, such as 'The rain poured down.' Understanding this distinction is vital for constructing grammatically sound sentences in English. Additionally, the prepositions used with 'pour' significantly change the direction and meaning of the action, such as 'pour into,' 'pour out,' 'pour over,' and 'pour away.'

Transitive Usage: Subject + pour + Object + Prepositional Phrase. Example: 'He poured the milk into the glass.'

Could you pour me a glass of water, please?

When describing weather, 'pour' is often used with the dummy subject 'it.' We say 'It is pouring' to mean it is raining very hard. You don't need to specify what is pouring because the context of weather makes it clear that rain is the substance. This is a very common idiomatic expression in English-speaking countries. Another common pattern is 'pour out,' which can be used literally (liquid leaving a container) or figuratively (emotions being expressed). For instance, 'She poured out her troubles to her best friend' suggests a long, continuous release of pent-up feelings, much like water flowing from a jug.

Intransitive Usage: Subject + pour + Adverb/Preposition. Example: 'The crowd poured out of the building.'

The sweat was pouring off his face after the long run.

In recipes and cooking instructions, 'pour' is a frequent imperative. You will see instructions like 'Pour the batter into the prepared tin' or 'Pour the sauce over the pasta.' In these cases, the word implies a smooth, even distribution. If you 'pour over' something in a non-liquid sense, however, it usually means to examine something very closely, though this is actually spelled 'pore over.' This is one of the most common spelling errors even for native speakers, so being mindful of the 'u' in the liquid sense is a hallmark of high-level literacy.

The sunlight poured through the open window, brightening the room.

Direct vs Indirect Objects: You can pour [something] for [someone], or pour [someone] [something]. 'Pour me a drink' is very common.

He poured the wine carefully so as not to spill a drop.

Money is being poured into the new healthcare initiative.

The word pour is ubiquitous, appearing in diverse environments from the domestic sphere to high-stakes industrial settings. In a home or restaurant, it is the standard verb for serving beverages. Waiters will ask if they can 'pour you more wine,' and parents tell children to 'be careful when you pour the milk.' It is a word associated with hospitality and service. In the kitchen, it is a technical step in almost every baking or cooking process. If you watch a cooking show, the chef will constantly use 'pour' to describe adding stock, cream, or melted chocolate to a dish.

Daily Life: In kitchens, cafes, and dining rooms. It is part of the vocabulary of eating and drinking.

The bartender poured a perfect pint of stout.

In the context of weather, you will hear 'pour' every time there is a storm. Meteorologists on the news might say, 'Heavy rain will continue to pour across the region through the evening.' In casual conversation, a friend might arrive at your house soaking wet and say, 'It’s absolutely pouring out there!' This usage is so common that 'downpour' has become a noun in its own right, referring to a sudden, heavy rainstorm. Hearing this word often triggers an immediate mental image of gray skies and rushing water.

Industrial/Construction: Used when discussing concrete, molten metal, or large-scale chemical processing.

The workers are ready to pour the concrete for the new driveway.

Furthermore, in the world of finance and politics, 'pour' is used to describe the flow of capital. You might read a headline like 'Investors pour billions into tech startups.' This suggests an enthusiastic and massive movement of money. Similarly, in literature and storytelling, 'pour' is used to create vivid imagery of light, sound, or emotion. A narrator might describe how 'music poured from the open windows' or how 'grief poured out of her in waves.' These uses show how the word has moved from a simple physical action to a powerful descriptive tool for any kind of abundant, continuous movement.

Complaints poured in after the company changed its policy.

Science Context: In lab instructions: 'Pour the solution into the test tube while stirring constantly.'

Molten iron was poured into the molds to create the engine parts.

He poured all his energy into finishing the marathon.

The most frequent mistake associated with pour is a spelling error involving its homophones: 'pore' and 'poor.' Because these three words sound identical in many English dialects, learners and native speakers alike often swap them. 'Pour' (p-o-u-r) is exclusively for the flow of liquids or substances. 'Pore' (p-o-r-e) refers to a small opening in the skin or, as a verb, to study something intently (e.g., 'to pore over a book'). 'Poor' (p-o-o-r) means lacking money or quality. Confusing these can lead to sentences that look very strange to a reader, such as 'He pored the water,' which would literally mean he studied the water intensely rather than moving it.

Spelling Confusion: Pour (liquid) vs. Pore (skin/study) vs. Poor (no money). This is the #1 error.

Incorrect: I need to pore the tea. Correct: I need to pour the tea.

Another common error is the confusion between 'pour' and 'spill.' While both involve liquid leaving a container, 'pour' is usually intentional and controlled, whereas 'spill' is accidental and uncontrolled. If you say 'I poured my coffee on the rug,' it sounds like you did it on purpose, perhaps in a fit of rage. If it was an accident, you should say 'I spilled my coffee.' Using 'pour' when you mean 'spill' can drastically change the perceived meaning of your sentence and might make you sound more aggressive or clumsy than you intended.

Preposition Errors: Using 'pour to' instead of 'pour into.' You pour liquid into a container, not to it.

He poured the juice into the glass (not 'to the glass').

Learners also sometimes struggle with the 'it is pouring' construction for rain. They might try to say 'The rain is pouring itself' or 'It is pouring the rain.' In English, we simply say 'It is pouring' or 'The rain is pouring down.' The 'it' in 'it is pouring' is a dummy subject, similar to 'it is snowing.' Adding extra words often makes the sentence sound unnatural. Finally, be careful with the phrase 'pour over.' As mentioned, 'pore over' means to study, but because people 'pour' hot water 'over' coffee grounds (the pour-over method), the two are frequently mixed up in writing. Context is key here: if you are talking about coffee or liquid, use 'pour'; if you are talking about reading or studying, use 'pore.'

She poured cold water on his plans (a common idiom for discouraging someone).

Intransitive vs Transitive: Don't forget that people can 'pour' (move in a stream) just like water can.

The crowd poured out of the station (Correct).

Don't pour your money down the drain by buying useless things.

While pour is a versatile word, English offers several synonyms that provide more specific nuances. Choosing the right alternative can make your writing more precise and evocative. For example, if the liquid is moving in a very small, thin stream, you might use 'trickle.' If it is moving with great force and volume, 'gush' or 'flood' might be more appropriate. Understanding these distinctions allows you to describe the speed, volume, and intention of the liquid's movement more accurately.

Pour vs. Spill: Pour is intentional; spill is accidental. This is the most important distinction for learners.

I poured the milk into the bowl, but then I accidentally spilled some on the table.

Other alternatives include 'decant,' which is a formal word used specifically for pouring liquid (usually wine) from one container to another to leave the sediment behind. 'Stream' suggests a steady, continuous flow, often used for light or water. 'Drizzle' is used in cooking for pouring a very small amount of liquid in a thin line, like drizzling olive oil over a salad. In weather, 'drizzle' means very light rain, whereas 'pour' means very heavy rain. By comparing these words, we see that 'pour' sits in the middle—it is the standard, neutral term for a steady flow.

Pour vs. Flow: Flow is the general movement of liquid; pour is the act of making it flow from a container.

The river flows into the sea, but I poured the water into the bucket.

In figurative language, instead of 'pouring' money into something, you might 'invest' or 'inject' capital. Instead of 'pouring' out your heart, you might 'confide' in someone or 'vent' your frustrations. While 'pour' is very visual and emotional, these alternatives can be more professional or specific. However, 'pour' remains one of the most powerful verbs because of its simplicity and the strong mental image it creates of an unstoppable, abundant stream. Whether literal or metaphorical, it conveys a sense of fullness and direction that few other words can match.

The crowd surged forward, much like water pouring through a broken dam.

Pour vs. Teem: 'Teeming with rain' is a more literary way to say it is pouring.

The rain poured down on the thirsty crops.

He poured the hot lead into the cast.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

तटस्थ

अनौपचारिक

Child friendly

बोलचाल

रोचक तथ्य

The phrase 'when it rains, it pours' was actually popularized by the Morton Salt company in 1911 to explain that their salt would still pour even in rainy, humid weather!

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /pɔː(r)/

US /pɔːr/

Single syllable word, no complex stress pattern.

तुकबंदी

door floor more sore tore war core shore

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing it like 'power' (two syllables).
Confusing the pronunciation with 'poor' in some dialects where they are different.
Mumbling the 'r' so it sounds like 'paw'.
Over-emphasizing the 'u' sound.
Confusing it with 'pure'.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize in most texts.

लिखना 3/5

Spelling confusion with 'pore' and 'poor' is common.

बोलना 2/5

Simple pronunciation, very useful in daily life.

श्रवण 2/5

Easy to hear, though context is needed to distinguish from homophones.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

water milk glass cup rain

आगे सीखें

spill flow drizzle stream empty

उन्नत

decant emanate suffuse precipitate effuse

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Transitive vs Intransitive

I pour the tea (transitive) vs The rain pours (intransitive).

Dummy Subject 'It'

It is pouring (The 'it' doesn't refer to a specific noun).

Prepositional Phrases

Always use 'into' for the destination of the pour.

Regular Verb Conjugation

Add -ed for past tense (poured) and -ing for continuous (pouring).

Ditransitive Pattern

Pour [person] [thing] -> Pour me a drink.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

I pour the water into the glass.

I move the water into the cup.

Present simple tense.

Can you pour the milk?

Please put the milk in the bowl.

Modal verb 'can' for a request.

She pours juice for her brother.

She gives juice to him.

Third person singular 's'.

It is pouring today.

It is raining very hard.

Present continuous for weather.

Don't pour too much!

Stop before the glass is full.

Negative imperative.

He poured the tea.

He did it in the past.

Past simple tense.

We pour the soup into bowls.

We are serving the soup.

First person plural.

Pour the coffee now.

Do it at this moment.

Imperative mood.

He poured the sand into the bucket.

He moved the dry sand.

Pouring a granular substance.

The crowd poured out of the cinema.

Many people left at once.

Intransitive use for people.

It started to pour just as we left.

The heavy rain began.

Infinitive after 'started'.

She poured the sauce over the pasta.

She covered the food with sauce.

Preposition 'over'.

Carefully pour the oil into the pan.

Be gentle with the oil.

Adverb 'carefully' modifying the verb.

They poured the concrete for the floor.

They made the hard floor.

Industrial context.

The sun poured into the room.

The light was very bright.

Metaphorical use for light.

He poured me a glass of lemonade.

He gave me a drink.

Ditransitive-like structure (pour someone something).

She poured her heart out to her mother.

She told all her feelings.

Idiomatic expression.

Investors are pouring money into the company.

They are giving a lot of capital.

Figurative use for finance.

The rain continued to pour down all night.

It didn't stop raining hard.

Phrasal verb 'pour down'.

He poured all his energy into the project.

He worked very hard.

Abstract object 'energy'.

Letters of support poured in from across the country.

Many letters arrived.

Intransitive use for mail.

She poured the wine into a decanter.

She moved the wine to another bottle.

Specific vocabulary 'decanter'.

The music poured out into the street.

The sound went outside.

Metaphorical use for sound.

Don't pour cold water on her dreams.

Don't discourage her.

Idiomatic expression.

The government poured billions into the infrastructure.

A huge investment was made.

Formal financial context.

Sweat was pouring off him after the race.

He was very sweaty.

Describing bodily fluids.

The river poured over the dam after the storm.

The water went over the top.

Describing natural forces.

She poured the molten metal into the mold.

She was making a metal object.

Technical/Industrial use.

He poured himself into his studies to forget his grief.

He focused entirely on school.

Reflexive use 'poured himself into'.

Complaints poured in after the service was cut.

Many people complained.

Abstract movement of information.

The light poured through the stained glass.

The colors were beautiful.

Descriptive literary use.

He poured scorn on the new proposal.

He criticized it heavily.

Collocation 'pour scorn on'.

The crowd poured through the gates like a tidal wave.

They moved with great force.

Simile with 'like a tidal wave'.

She poured her creative soul into the masterpiece.

She gave everything to her art.

High-level metaphorical use.

The data poured in, overwhelming the analysts.

There was too much information.

Information technology context.

He poured out a libation to the ancient gods.

He offered a drink in a ritual.

Historical/Ritual context.

Bitterness poured from every word he spoke.

He sounded very angry and sad.

Abstract subject 'bitterness'.

The company poured resources into research and development.

They focused their assets there.

Business strategy context.

As the dam broke, water poured into the valley.

The flood began.

Describing a disaster.

She poured herself a stiff drink after the news.

She needed a strong alcoholic beverage.

Idiomatic 'stiff drink'.

The very essence of her being seemed to pour into her music.

Her music was her soul.

Philosophical/Abstract use.

The accusations poured forth, relentless and damaging.

Many people were accusing him.

Formal/Legalistic tone.

He poured over the ancient manuscripts for years.

He studied them (Note: common usage, though 'pore' is standard).

Acknowledging the pour/pore confusion.

The sunlight poured like liquid gold across the hills.

The sunset was beautiful.

Poetic imagery.

A torrent of abuse was poured upon the referee.

The fans shouted many mean things.

Passive voice with 'torrent of abuse'.

She poured her life's work into the foundation.

She gave all her achievements to the charity.

Legacy/Life-long effort.

The city's history poured out of the museum's exhibits.

The museum told the story well.

Personification of history.

He poured his vitriol into the scathing review.

He wrote a very mean article.

Advanced vocabulary 'vitriol'.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

pour a drink

pour with rain

pour money into

pour your heart out

pour tea/coffee

pour concrete

pour scorn on

pour oil on

pour out of

pour into

सामान्य वाक्यांश

It's pouring.

Pour over something.

Pour it on.

Pour oil on troubled waters.

Pour cold water on.

Pour down the drain.

Pour out your soul.

Pour in.

Pour away.

Pouring with sweat.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

pour vs pore

A tiny hole in the skin or to study something carefully.

pour vs poor

Lacking money or being of low quality.

pour vs spill

An accidental flow of liquid, whereas pour is usually intentional.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"When it rains, it pours."

When one bad thing happens, many other bad things happen at the same time.

First I lost my keys, then my car broke down—when it rains, it pours.

informal

"Pour oil on the fire."

To make a bad situation or argument even worse.

His angry comments just poured oil on the fire.

informal

"Pour money down a rathole."

To waste money on something that will never be successful.

Fixing that old car is just pouring money down a rathole.

slang

"Pour it out."

To speak freely and at length about one's problems.

Just pour it out; I'm here to listen.

informal

"Pour scorn on."

To show that you think something is completely worthless or stupid.

The critics poured scorn on the new play.

formal

"Pour one out."

To spill a small amount of a drink in memory of someone who has died.

We poured one out for our old friend at the party.

slang

"Pour cold water on."

To discourage someone by being critical of their plans.

My boss poured cold water on my suggestion for a holiday.

neutral

"Pour your heart out."

To tell someone your most private thoughts and feelings.

She poured her heart out to her best friend.

neutral

"Pouring cat and dogs."

An old-fashioned way to say it is raining very hard.

It's pouring cats and dogs out there!

informal

"Pour into."

To dedicate a lot of time or effort to a specific task.

He poured himself into his work.

neutral

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

pour vs pore

Homophone (sounds the same).

Pore is for skin or studying; pour is for liquids.

I will pour the water while you pore over the book.

pour vs poor

Homophone (sounds the same).

Poor is an adjective for wealth; pour is a verb for flow.

The poor man had no water to pour.

pour vs spill

Similar action.

Spill is an accident; pour is on purpose.

I tried to pour the wine, but I spilled it.

pour vs flow

Similar meaning.

Flow is the general movement; pour is the specific act of emptying a container.

The river flows, but I pour from a jug.

pour vs drip

Related to liquid movement.

Drip is one drop at a time; pour is a continuous stream.

The tap drips, but I pour a glass of water.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

I pour [liquid].

I pour water.

Pour [liquid] into [container].

Pour milk into the glass.

It is pouring [adverb].

It is pouring down.

Pour [someone] a [drink].

Pour me a juice.

Pour [emotion] into [activity].

He poured his love into cooking.

[Something] poured out of [somewhere].

Light poured out of the window.

Pour [abstract noun] on [something].

She poured scorn on his plans.

[Subject] poured [reflexive pronoun] into [task].

She poured herself into her studies.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

क्रिया

विशेषण

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Very high in both spoken and written English.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

I pored the milk. → I poured the milk.
Pore means to study; pour means to flow liquid.
It is pouring the rain. → It is pouring.
In English, we use 'it' as a dummy subject for weather without adding 'the rain'.
I poured my juice on the floor by accident. → I spilled my juice on the floor.
Pouring is intentional; spilling is accidental.
He poured me to a glass of water. → He poured me a glass of water.
You don't need the preposition 'to' when using the ditransitive pattern.
The crowd poured in the stadium. → The crowd poured into the stadium.
Use 'into' to show movement from outside to inside.

सुझाव

The 'U' Rule

Remember that 'pour' has a 'u' just like the word 'cup'—the thing you usually pour into.

Weather Talk

If it's raining very hard, just say 'It's pouring!' It's the most natural way to describe a storm.

Be Precise

Use 'decant' for wine and 'drizzle' for salad dressing to sound more like a native speaker.

Preposition Choice

Always use 'into' for the destination and 'out of' for the source of the liquid.

Emotional Pouring

Don't be afraid to use 'pour' for feelings; it's a very common and expressive way to talk.

Money Flow

In business, 'pouring money' into something usually implies a large and enthusiastic investment.

Hospitality

Offering to 'pour someone a drink' is a very polite and standard social gesture.

Recipe Reading

When a recipe says 'pour,' it means a steady stream, not just a few drops.

Context Clues

If you hear 'pour' and 'money' together, it's about investing, not literal liquid.

Vivid Verbs

Use 'pour' instead of 'put' when describing liquids to make your writing more descriptive.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of the 'u' in 'pour' as a 'cup' that you are filling up with liquid. If there is no 'u', it's not a 'pour'!

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a giant blue jug tilting over a small white cup. See the water flowing in a smooth, steady line.

Word Web

liquid rain glass bottle flow stream kitchen drink

चैलेंज

Try to use 'pour' in three different ways today: once for a drink, once for the weather, and once for an emotion.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

The word 'pour' comes from Middle English 'pouren,' which appeared around the 14th century. Its exact origin before that is somewhat mysterious, but it may have roots in Old French or even Celtic languages.

मूल अर्थ: To emit a liquid in a stream; to flow out.

Germanic/Indo-European influence.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

No major sensitivities, but be aware that 'pouring one out' is a specific slang term related to mourning.

Tea culture in the UK and coffee culture in the US both rely heavily on the word 'pour'.

The song 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' by Def Leppard. The Morton Salt slogan: 'When it rains, it pours.' The 'Pour-over' coffee brewing method.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

In the Kitchen

pour the milk
pour into the bowl
pour the sauce
pour carefully

Weather

it's pouring
pouring with rain
a heavy downpour
pouring down

Socializing

pour a drink
pour me some wine
pour another cup
pour for the guests

Emotions

pour your heart out
pour out your feelings
pour energy into
pour soul into

Business

pour money into
pour resources into
investments pouring in
capital pour

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Could you pour me a glass of water, please?"

"Is it still pouring with rain outside?"

"Have you ever poured your heart out to a stranger?"

"What kind of project would you pour all your savings into?"

"Do you prefer to pour your own coffee or have someone do it for you?"

डायरी विषय

Describe a time when it was pouring with rain and you were stuck outside.

Write about a hobby that you pour all your creative energy into.

When was the last time you poured your heart out to someone? How did it feel?

Imagine you are a chef. Describe the process of pouring a complex sauce.

Think about a time you poured money into something that wasn't worth it.

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No, you can also pour granular substances like sugar, sand, or salt because they flow like liquids.

Pouring is usually intentional (you want the liquid to move), while spilling is an accident (you didn't mean to).

No, that is incorrect. You should say 'It is pouring' or 'The rain is pouring down.'

Actually, that should be spelled 'pore over.' It is a very common mistake to use 'pour' there.

Yes, it follows the standard pattern: pour, poured, poured.

It means to tell someone all your private feelings and worries in a very honest way.

Yes, it can refer to the act of pouring, like 'a concrete pour,' or in 'downpour' (heavy rain).

It is a method of making coffee by pouring hot water manually over coffee grounds in a filter.

No, 'pour' rhymes with 'door' or 'more.' 'Power' rhymes with 'flower.'

Use 'pour into' when you are moving a substance from one container to the inside of another container.