Pour ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Pour ( verb )

1. To cause (a liquid) to flow from a container by tilting or overturning it.
2. To cause (something) to flow out in a steady stream.
3. To add (a liquid or other substance) to a container by allowing it to flow out of a container.
4. To rain heavily.
5. To flow out in a steady stream.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french porer to pour, from latin porrigere to stretch out, extend; akin to latin porro forward.

Examples:

1. She poured the coffee into the cup.
2. He poured the water over the flowers.
3. The pitcher poured the tea into the glasses.
4. It was pouring rain outside.
5. The water poured out of the broken pipe.

(As a noun)

Pour ( noun )

1. To cause (a liquid) to flow from a container by tilting or overturning it.
2. To cause (something) to flow out in a steady stream.
3. To add (a liquid or other substance) to a container by allowing it to flow out of a container.
4. To rain heavily.
5. To flow out in a steady stream.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french porer to pour, from latin porrigere to stretch out, extend; akin to latin porro forward.

Examples:

1. She poured the coffee into the cup.
2. He poured the water over the flowers.
3. The pitcher poured the tea into the glasses.
4. It was pouring rain outside.
5. The water poured out of the broken pipe.