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pouring Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/

What Is Another Word for Pouring?

Other words for pouring include shink and skink.

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Pouring as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of pour

2

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

pour water from a jug

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3

To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

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4

To send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly.

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5

To flow, pass or issue in a stream; to fall continuously and abundantly.

the rain poured down.

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6

To rain hard.

It's pouring outside.

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7

Of a beverage, to be on tap or otherwise available for serving to customers.

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8

To move in a throng, as a crowd.

The people poured out of the theater.

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Pouring as a Noun

1

The act by which something is poured.

Pouring as an Adjective

1

Flowing or falling intensely.

pouring rain

Pouring in a Sentence

pouring rain

pour water from a jug

the rain poured down.

It's pouring outside.

The people poured out of the theater.

Word Forms & Grammar

pouring

pouring (plural pourings)

pouring (comparative more pouring, superlative most pouring)

Words That Rhyme With Pouring

Word Facts for Pouring

Part of speechverb, noun, adjective
Pronunciation/ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of pour
Synonymsshink and skink
Pluralpourings
Comparative / superlativemore pouring, most pouring

Pouring: Your Questions Answered

Is pouring a verb or a noun?

Pouring is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.

What is the plural of pouring?

The plural of pouring is pourings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of pouring?

The comparative form is more pouring and the superlative form is most pouring.