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pour vs spout

spout vs pour

pour is not a noun while spout is a noun.

pour and spout both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pour No No Yes No
spout Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spout is a hyponym of pour; that is, spout is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pour:
  • pour: flow in a spurt
  • spout: gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
Other hyponyms of pour include gush, spirt, spurt, regurgitate.
pour (noun) spout (noun)
an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
pour (verb) spout (verb)
move in large numbers talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
flow in a spurt gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
cause to run
pour out gradually, so as to separate out sediment
supply in large amounts or quantities
rain heavily
Difference between pour and spout

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