Brim: meaning, definitions and examples

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brim

[ brɪm ]

^{Context #1}

edge

The upper edge of a vessel or other container.

Synonyms

edge, lip, rim

Examples of usage

The tea slopped over the brim of the cup.
The glass was filled to the brim with water.

^{Context #2}

fullness

The point at which something is full to overflowing.

Synonyms

capacity, fullness, overflowing

Examples of usage

His happiness was to the brim.
The auditorium was filled to the brim with excited fans.

^{Context #3}

fill

Fill or be full to the point of overflowing.

Synonyms

fill, flood, overflow

Examples of usage

Her eyes brimmed with tears.
The river brimmed after the heavy rainfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "brim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beirada

aba
borda

🇮🇳 किनारा

किनारी
हाशिया

🇩🇪 Rand

Krempe
Saum

🇮🇩 pinggiran

tepi
bibir

🇺🇦 край

поле
обідок

🇵🇱 krawędź

brzeg
rondo

🇯🇵 縁

へり
縁取り

🇫🇷 bord

rebord
lisière

🇪🇸 borde

orilla
ala

🇹🇷 kenar

şapka kenarı
ağız

🇰🇷 가장자리

테두리
경계

🇸🇦 حافة

حاشية
طرف

🇨🇿 okraj

lem
rantl

🇸🇰 okraj

lem
obruba

🇨🇳 边缘

边
边框

🇸🇮 rob

obod
obroba

🇮🇸 brún

kantur
jaðar

🇰🇿 шеті

жиегі
жиегі

🇬🇪 ზღვარი

კიდე
ფრთა

🇦🇿 kənar

haşiyə
kənar xətt

🇲🇽 borde

orilla
ala

Word origin

The word 'brim' originated from Middle English and Old English, with the meaning of 'edge' or 'rim'. It has been used for centuries to describe the upper edge of a container or the point of fullness. The verb form of 'brim' emerged later, indicating the action of filling something to the point of overflowing. Over time, 'brim' has become a versatile word used in various contexts to depict fullness, abundance, and overflowing emotions.