adjective

spilt

spihlt

Spilt (adjective) means Poured out accidentally; that has been spilled. Example: “There's no use crying over spilt milk.”

adjective

Poured out accidentally; that has been spilled.

"There's no use crying over spilt milk."

How to use spilt

Learner’s notes

In 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

hilt gilt milt silt kilt wilt tilt

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Frequently asked questions

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.