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spilling over

UK
/ˈspɪlɪŋ ˈəʊvə/
US
/ˈspɪlɪŋ ˈoʊvər/

Translations

spill oververb

spilling over

Gerund

spilled over
Past Simple
spilled over
Past Participle
spilling over
Gerund
UK
/spɪl ˈəʊvə/
US
/spɪl ˈoʊvər/
The water began to spill over the sides of the pot as it boiled.
L’eau a commencé à déborder des côtés de la casserole en bouillant.
se propagerAu sens figuré.
The conflict in the region began to spill over into neighboring countries.
Le conflit dans la région a commencé à se propager aux pays voisins.
Additional translations
s’étendrePour une extension d’un effet, d’une situation ou d’une activité vers un autre domaine.
Synonyms
overflow
brim over
run over
spill out
flood

Definitions

spill oververb
To flow or spread over the edge or limits of something.
The water began to spill over the sides of the pot as it boiled.
To extend or spread into another area or situation, often causing an effect.
The conflict in the region began to spill over into neighboring countries.
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