CEFR A2

spit

verb

Meaning

To eject saliva or other matter from the mouth.

Examples

Don't spit on the sidewalk.
The snake hissed and spat venom.

Synonyms: drool, expectorate

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spit (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /spɪt/

Definition

To eject saliva or other matter from the mouth.

Examples

Don't spit on the sidewalk.
The snake hissed and spat venom.
He spat out the bad-tasting food.

How to Use spit

spit out (phrasal verb): To eject something from the mouth. — "He spat out the cherry pit."
spit up (phrasal verb): To vomit or eject matter from the stomach. — "The baby spat up milk after feeding."

Synonyms of spit

Words with a similar meaning to spit:

drool
expectorate

Antonyms of spit

Words with the opposite meaning to spit:

swallow
ingest

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