pouring

UK: ˈpɔːrɪŋ | US: ˈpɔːrɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. (of rain) falling heavily

  2. v. present participle of pour: to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream

Structure
pour <to flow>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word pour originates from Middle English pouren, meaning "to pour, shed, or spill," likely of imitative origin (echoing the sound of liquid flowing). The suffix -ing is added to form the present participle, indicating ongoing action. The morpheme pour retains its core meaning of liquid movement, while -ing marks its grammatical role as a verb form or adjective.

Examples

  1. The pouring rain forced us to cancel the picnic.

  2. She was pouring tea into delicate cups.

  3. Water started pouring out of the broken pipe.

  4. The crowd kept pouring into the stadium.

  5. He spent the afternoon pouring over old photographs.