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flushed

|flushed|

/flʌʃt/

(flush)

sudden flow or redness

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Adjective
flush	flushes	flushers	flushes	flushed	flushed	flushing	flusher	flushest	flushes	flushing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'flush' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'flusshen,' where 'flus-' meant 'to flow or rush.'

Historical Evolution

'flusshen' transformed into the modern English word 'flush' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to flow or rush,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to become red or to clean with water.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'flush'.

He flushed the toilet after use.

Adjective 1

having a red or warm color, often due to embarrassment or exertion.

Her cheeks were flushed after the long run.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45