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Flush: meaning, definitions and examples

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flush

 

[ flʌʃ ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

toilet

To cause a toilet to flow or be cleaned by pouring water into it. To empty a container by causing the contents to flow out. To become red and hot in the face, typically from embarrassment or anger.

Synonyms

blush, clean, empty, rinse

Examples of usage

  • She flushed the toilet after using it.
  • He flushed the remaining water from the bucket.
  • She flushed with anger when she heard the news.
Context #2 | Adjective

face

Having a red or pink color in the face due to embarrassment, anger, or another strong emotion.

Synonyms

blushing, red-faced, rosy-cheeked

Examples of usage

  • She had a flushed face after the argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "flush" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descarga

🇮🇳 फ्लश

🇩🇪 spülen

🇮🇩 bilas

🇺🇦 змивати

🇵🇱 spłukać

🇯🇵 流す (nagasu)

🇫🇷 tirer la chasse

🇪🇸 descargar

🇹🇷 sifonu çekmek

🇰🇷 내리다 (naerida)

🇸🇦 تدفق (tadfuq)

🇨🇿 spláchnout

🇸🇰 spláchnuť

🇨🇳 冲洗 (chōngxǐ)

🇸🇮 splakniti

🇮🇸 skola

🇰🇿 жуып жіберу

🇬🇪 ჩამორეცხვა (ch'amoretskhva)

🇦🇿 yuyub təmizləmək

🇲🇽 descargar

Etymology

The word 'flush' originated from the Middle English word 'flusshen', meaning to fly up, start up. It was first used in the 14th century to describe the act of causing water to flow or be emptied. Over time, its meanings expanded to include the flushing of faces due to emotion. The word has since become widely used in both literal and figurative contexts.

See also: flushed, flushing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,521 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.