Does "pour forth" mean large amount or small amount?

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I just found three definitions of "pour forth" from this site, which are as follows:

to appear in large numbers

to be uttered, especially in a long flow of speech

pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities verb

Vocabulary.com only has the third definition.
What I don't understand is that the first two definitions imply large amount, but the third definition says small quantities. Don't they contradict to each other?

Elliot · Accepted Answer

To pour forth is to pour out what one has. To bring forth is to bring out front, to display, to be seen. To pour forth is an expression meaning to offer in an unrestricted way, as by pouring out from a container. When one starts pouring there is little control or moderation. The last definition I have never heard. That might be to sprinkle or splash a bit. Hardly pouring forth.
The idea in the story is that once one has decided to admit to or offer their opinion or guilt the flood is upon you and all their thoughts and fears are spread before you. This is pouring forth their feelings.

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