/pɔː/

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Meaning

To make a liquid flow out of a container in a steady stream.

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Word origin

From Middle English pouren, of uncertain origin, meaning to make liquid flow.

Origin
Middle English
Root
pouren

Grammar

Verb typeregular (pour, pours, poured)

Examples

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"Poured" is the past form of "pour".

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Here "pour" means to fill the cup for me.

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"Pours" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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This word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 6: pour, tail, doll and 7 more words.