flush
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B2
/flʌʃ/
sudden flow or redness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flush' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'flusshen,' where 'flusshen' meant 'to rush or flow suddenly.'
Historical Evolution
'flusshen' changed from the Old French word 'flus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'flush'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rush or flow suddenly,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to color, emotion, and level surfaces.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sudden rush of intense emotion or color, especially in the face.
She felt a flush of embarrassment.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to cause a liquid to flow through or over something, often to clean it.
He flushed the toilet.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45