adjective
spilt
spihlt
Spilt (adjective) means Poured out accidentally; that has been spilled. Example: “There's no use crying over spilt milk.”
adjective
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Poured out accidentally; that has been spilled.
"Don't cry over spilt milk; tears won't put it back in the glass."
"There's no use crying over spilt milk."
How to use spilt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast tense/adjective form of spill, mainly used in British English.
UK vs US
British English favors "spilt"; American English almost always uses "spilled."
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Etymology
Formed from spill plus the old past-tense ending "-t," common in British English alongside "spilled."
Rhymes for spilt
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What does “spilt” mean?
The word “spilt” means poured out accidentally; that has been spilled. In plain terms, past tense/adjective form of spill, mainly used in British English.
How do you pronounce “spilt”?
“Spilt” is pronounced spihlt (/spɪlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “spilt” in a sentence?
Here is “spilt” used in a sentence: “There's no use crying over spilt milk.”
What part of speech is “spilt”?
“Spilt” is an adjective.
