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spout vs pour

pour vs spout

spout is a noun but pour is not a noun.

spout and pour both are verbs.

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

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