verb

flush

FLUHSH

verb

To clean by flooding with water, especially a toilet.

"Remember to flush the toilet after use."

To turn red in the face from embarrassment, heat, or emotion.

"She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake."

noun

A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment, heat, or excitement.

"A flush of pride spread across his face."

In card games, a hand made up entirely of cards from the same suit.

"She won the round with a flush of hearts."

adj

Level or even with a surrounding surface.

"The cabinet doors were fitted flush with the wall."

How to Use Flush

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly, to clean with a rush of water (a toilet), or to blush/redden, or (as an adjective) perfectly level.

Common pairings

flush the toilet flush with excitement flush against the wall a royal flush

flushed past tense, flushed past tense, flushes plural, flushes plural, flushes plural, flushes plural, flushes singular, flushes singular

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Of uncertain origin, first recorded in Middle English; possibly related to "flash" or a blend of "flow" and "gush."

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