Bush: meaning, definitions and examples

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bush

 

[ bสŠสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

A bush is a plant with many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a single main stalk. Bushes are typically shorter than trees and are often used for landscaping or as barriers.

Synonyms

shrub, thicket, underbrush

Examples of usage

  • The hiker walked through the dense bush to reach the waterfall.
  • She planted a row of bushes along the edge of her garden to create privacy.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

In politics, a bush can refer to a person who is part of the Bush family, especially George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, who both served as Presidents of the United States.

Synonyms

leader, politician, president

Examples of usage

  • The Bush family has had a significant impact on American politics.
  • Many voters supported the Bush candidate in the election.
Context #3 | Verb

technology

To bush something means to temporarily block or restrict access to it. This term is often used in the context of websites or online content.

Synonyms

block, disable, restrict

Examples of usage

  • The website was bushed by the administrator during maintenance.
  • The company decided to bush the online forum to prevent spam.

Translations

Translations of the word "bush" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arbusto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Busch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั‰

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzew

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Œ‚ใฟ (shigemi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buisson

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arbusto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ค๋ถˆ (deombul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œๆœจ (guร nmรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ runni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒฉแƒฅแƒ˜ (buchqi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arbusto

Etymology

The word 'bush' has origins in Old English and Middle Dutch, where it referred to a thicket or shrub. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including political and technological contexts. The Bush family's prominence in American politics has also contributed to the word's significance in that field.

See also: bushel, bushes, bushi, bushland.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,717 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.