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Spilled vs. Spilt

Spilled

/spɪl/

The act of accidentally letting liquid flow out of its container

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Spilt

To accidentally let a liquid overflow or fall out of a container

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Spilled and spilt are different forms of the past and past participle of spill.
The choice between spilled and spilt often depends on regional preference.
Spilled is more commonly used in American English.
Spilt is more commonly found in British English.
Both forms communicate the same action of causing something to flow or fall out.

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