Verbs Related to Liquids

to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream

The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream.

to spill or exceed a brim or limit

Water overflowed from the bathtub onto the bathroom floor.

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills.

to flow slowly in small amounts or drops

Water trickled down the moss-covered rocks in the stream.

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

The stream runs through the forest and into the lake.

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

She poured milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast.

(of a liquid) to move around or spill in irregular motions

The water sloshed out of the bucket as he hurriedly carried it across the room.

(particularly of water) to fall in small amounts of droplets

Candle wax dripped down the side of the candle as it burned.

a thin stream, trickle, or the gradual formation and falling of drops of liquid from a source

After the storm a dribble of water ran along the windowsill.

(of liquids or air) to move in a circular or swirling motion

Leaves eddied in the wind before settling on the ground.

the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system

The car radiator developed a coolant leak.

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

He accidentally spilled his coffee when he bumped into the table.

to flow with irregular movements, often making a bubbling sound

The stream rippled gently over the smooth stones.

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

Water seeped through the cracks in the basement walls during heavy rain.

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

The thick mud oozed between his toes as he walked through the marsh.

to let a liquid fall in drops, often in a messy manner

He accidentally splattered sauce on his shirt while cooking dinner.

to flow suddenly and forcefully in a rapid and continuous manner

Water gushed from the broken pipe, flooding the basement.

to cause something to come out forcefully in a narrow stream

She squirted ketchup onto her fries from the bottle.

(of a liquid) to flow with a bubbling sound in an irregular way

The brook burbled as it meandered through the forest.

to forcefully flow out in a sudden and strong stream

Blood spurted from the wound, requiring immediate attention.

covered with or full of water or another liquid

He enjoyed the smell of wet soil after the rain.

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

The sudden rainstorm drenched us as we hurried home.

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.

to make something slightly wet or moist

She dampened the cloth before wiping the surface.

to flow down rapidly and in large quantities

Water cascaded down the waterfall, creating a mesmerizing sight.

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis.

to pour liquid onto something, covering it completely

The firefighters doused the flames with water to extinguish the fire.

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

My little son was looking up at the sky and showing me the fluffy white clouds.

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Can you hear the sound of rain tapping on the window?

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

The morning began with a light drizzle that refreshed the garden.

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

After the storm, the ground was covered in a thick blanket of snow.

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.

to become covered or filled by water

Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.

lacking moisture or liquid

She watered the dry plants in the garden.

to become dry or drier after the removal of moisture

The soil will eventually dry out after a few days of no rainfall.

to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation

As the sun beat down, the river began to dry up, revealing more of its rocky bed.