How Do You Spell POURS?

Pronunciation: [pˈɔːz] (IPA)

The verb "pours" is spelled with the sequence of letters "o-u-r-s," but it is pronounced with only one sound, /pɔrz/. The sound /pɔr/ is followed by a voiceless consonant /s/, which is not pronounced completely, but makes the final sound of the word shorter. This kind of sound is called an unreleased consonant. The IPA transcription of "pours" shows that the two sounds are connected with a tie bar. Being aware of these phonetic details can help learners to produce and recognize the word correctly.

POURS Meaning and Definition

  1. Pours is a verb commonly used to describe the action of liquid flowing in a fast and continuous stream out of a container. It implies the movement of a fluid substance from one place to another, often with force or intensity. Pouring often involves a controlled or deliberate action wherein the liquid is released from a higher position to a lower one.

    The term "pours" is widely associated with the act of serving or dispensing a liquid, such as pouring a glass of water or a cup of coffee. It suggests the transfer of a liquid from its original container into a receptacle, often for the purpose of consumption, use, or distribution.

    "Pours" can also convey the heavy or abundant falling of liquid, particularly rainfall. When we say it pours, we mean that there is a significant amount of rain falling at a given time, typically accompanied by a continuous and noticeable flow.

    Additionally, "pours" is not limited to liquids but can also describe the act of scattering a solid substance, such as salt or sugar, in a steady stream. This action is similar to pouring a liquid, as it involves the controlled release of small particles from a container.

    Overall, "pours" signifies the steady and forceful flow or distribution of a liquid or solid substance from one place to another.

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Etymology of POURS

The word "pours" is the third person singular form of the verb "pour". The etymology of "pour" can be traced back to the Old French word "purer", which meant "to purify" or "to strain". This Old French word derived from the Latin word "purare", meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify". Over time, the meaning of "pour" evolved to refer to the act of liquid flowing in a continuous stream from a container.

Idioms with the word POURS

  • when it rains, it pours The idiom "when it rains, it pours" means that when something unfortunate or challenging happens, it is often followed by a series of additional difficulties or problems. It conveys the idea that multiple negative events can occur simultaneously or in quick succession, amplifying the overall impact of the adversity.
  • when it rains, it pours, at it never rains but it pours The idiom "when it rains, it pours" or "it never rains but it pours" is used to describe a situation where multiple difficulties or problems occur at the same time or in quick succession. It suggests that once something negative or unfavorable happens, it is often followed by a series of additional unfortunate events. This expression is often used to express the feeling of being overwhelmed or the perception that everything is going wrong at once.
  • it never rains but it pours The idiom "it never rains but it pours" means that when one unfortunate event occurs, several more unfortunate events follow in quick succession. It implies that difficulties or problems tend to come all at once or in rapid succession, rather than individually.

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Conjugate verb Pours

CONDITIONAL

I would pour
we would pour
you would pour
he/she/it would pour
they would pour

FUTURE

I will pour
we will pour
you will pour
he/she/it will pour
they will pour

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have poured
we will have poured
you will have poured
he/she/it will have poured
they will have poured

PAST

I poured
we poured
you poured
he/she/it poured
they poured

PAST PERFECT

I had poured
we had poured
you had poured
he/she/it had poured
they had poured

PRESENT

I pour
we pour
you pour
he/she/it pours
they pour

PRESENT PERFECT

I have poured
we have poured
you have poured
he/she/it has poured
they have poured
I am pouring
we are pouring
you are pouring
he/she/it is pouring
they are pouring
I was pouring
we were pouring
you were pouring
he/she/it was pouring
they were pouring
I will be pouring
we will be pouring
you will be pouring
he/she/it will be pouring
they will be pouring
I have been pouring
we have been pouring
you have been pouring
he/she/it has been pouring
they have been pouring
I had been pouring
we had been pouring
you had been pouring
he/she/it had been pouring
they had been pouring
I will have been pouring
we will have been pouring
you will have been pouring
he/she/it will have been pouring
they will have been pouring
I would have poured
we would have poured
you would have poured
he/she/it would have poured
they would have poured
I would be pouring
we would be pouring
you would be pouring
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