Verb
1. Can the verb 'to pour' be used when speaking of 'solids'?
For instance, does it make sense:
"Pour the leftovers in the dog's bowl."
2. And if not, what verb should be used in this context?
3. By the way, what't the opposite of 'to pour' (and yes, when speaking of liquids)?
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Christine Christie 1. Can the verb 'to pour' be used when speaking of 'solids'? Yes, but only with ones that flow, like granulated sugar.
- Christine Christie 1.
- Can the verb 'to pour' be used when speaking of 'solids'?
- Yes, but only with ones that flow, like granulated sugar.
- " Only if it's stew or something like that and it's in a container you can pour from.
- It would still be a bit unusual.
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Christine Christie1. Can the verb 'to pour' be used when speaking of 'solids'?
Yes, but only with ones that flow, like granulated sugar.
Christine Christie"Pour the leftovers in the dog's bowl."
Only if it's stew or something like that and it's in a container you can pour from. It would still be a bit unusual.
0Christine Christie3. By the way, what't the opposite of 'to pour' (and yes, when speaking of liquids)?
To Drain
Example: Someone puts too much water in the dog's bowl "Drain some of the water out of the dog's bowl."
To Wipe Up (phrasal Verb)
Example: Someone has accidentally let water spill onto the floor.
"Hurry up and wipe up
0Christine Christiewhat's the opposite of 'to pour'
What?
The opposite is to
0Christine Christie3. By the way, what't the opposite of 'to pour' (and yes, when speaking of liquids)?
The only one I can imagine is "evaporate" or "sublimate" but the process is infinitely slower because a phase transition is required.
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