Definition

Not spilled or poured out; remaining in its original container or state.

Example

The unspilt milk sat on the table, untouched and safe.

Conversation

Did you see how careful she was with that drink?

Yeah, she really wanted to keep it unspilt during the party.

I guess she knew it would be a disaster if it tipped over.

Definitely! Nobody wants a sticky mess on the floor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unspilt → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "spilt" (the past participle of "spill", which comes from Old English "spillan", meaning to cause to run out or flow). The word "unspilt" means not having been spilled or not having run out.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'spilled' — that's why unspilt means something that has not been spilled.

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