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spill vs trim down

trim down vs spill

spill is a noun but trim down is not a noun.

spill and trim down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spill Yes No Yes No
trim down No No Yes No
As verbs, trim down is a hypernym of spill; that is, trim down is a word with a broader meaning than spill:
  • spill: reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)
  • trim down: cut down on; make a reduction in
Other hypernyms of spill include bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back.
spill (noun) trim down (noun)
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
a sudden drop from an upright position
a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
liquid that is spilled
spill (verb) trim down (verb)
reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail) cut down on; make a reduction in
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 trim down

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