pour — meaning in English
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English meaning
- against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
- to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
Senses
pour is used for these senses in English:
- against In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
- as for Regarding; about; concerning.
- for Towards; in the direction of.
- in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.
- on To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.
- to (expressing purpose) In order to.
- toward For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
against — full definition
- prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
- prep In competition with; versus.
- prep As protection from, or in preparation for.
for — full definition
- prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- prep Because of, or as the reason for.
- prep In support of, or in favor of.
- prep Covering a period of time or distance.
- prep In exchange for.