flush

//flʌʃ//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

flushInfinitive
flushPresent tense
flushedPast tense
flushedPast participle
flushingPresent participle
flushesThird-person singular
1

To cleanse or wash out with a rapid flow of water or other liquid.

She flushed the wound with clean water to remove the dirt.

2

To cause the face to become red, typically from embarrassment, heat, or strong emotion.

The unexpected compliment flushed her cheeks.

3

To drive out or force from a hiding place.

The hunters used dogs to flush the birds from the bushes.

Noun

1

A reddening of the face or skin caused by emotion, heat, or illness.

A flush spread across her cheeks when she heard the compliment.

2

A sudden rush or flow of water used for cleansing.

A flush of water cleaned the pipes.

3

In card games, a hand of cards all of the same suit.

She won the poker game with a flush of hearts.

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Adjective

flushCanonical form
1

Level or even with another surface; having no indentation or protrusion.

Make sure the cabinet door is flush with the frame.

2

Having plenty of money; affluent.

After receiving his bonus, he was feeling flush and treated everyone to dinner.

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