Phrase guide

pour in

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To flow or flood into something or somewhere.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To arrive in great amounts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, intransitive

Examples

  • Letters of complaint came pouring in.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To fill something with (a liquid) by pouring.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: вливам (vlivam) — Translations
  • Ancient Greek: ἐγχέω (enkhéō) — Translations
  • Mongolian: цутгах (cutgax) — Translations
  • Swedish: flöda in — Translations