pour
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To make a liquid flow steadily out of a container.
Usage notes
It never rains but it pours is a saying about problems arriving all at once.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He _____ milk over his cereal."
Answer: pour
In your own words, what does "pour" mean?
To make a liquid flow steadily out of a container.
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