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spill vs pratfall

pratfall vs spill

spill and pratfall both are nouns.

spill is a verb but pratfall is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spill Yes No Yes No
pratfall Yes No No No
As nouns, pratfall is a hyponym of spill; that is, pratfall is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spill:
  • spill: a sudden drop from an upright position
  • pratfall: a fall onto your buttocks
Other hyponyms of spill include wipeout.
spill (noun) pratfall (noun)
the act of allowing a fluid to escape an embarrassing mistake
a sudden drop from an upright position a fall onto your buttocks
a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
liquid that is spilled
spill (verb) pratfall (verb)
reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)
reveal information
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
flow, run or fall out and become lost
Difference between spill and pratfall

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