flush

verb
UK: /flʌʃ/
US: /flʌʃ/

  1. To become red in the face, often because you are embarrassed or hot.

    1. Her face began to flush when she saw him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The heat made her cheeks flush slightly after her run in the sun. [ ] [ ]

  2. To clean something by using a lot of water.

    1. Please flush the toilet after using it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plumber had to flush the pipes to remove the blockage causing issues. [ ] [ ]

  3. To get rid of something quickly and suddenly.

    1. The company decided to flush out old ideas. [ ] [ ]
    2. They had to flush their savings to cover the unexpected medical bills that occurred. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rinse affluent redden clean even blush prosperous purge level
flush noun

  1. A sudden redness in the face.

    1. She had a flush on her cheeks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wine brought a warm flush to his face, making him look healthier. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of cleaning something with a lot of water.

    1. Give the toilet a flush after use. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plumber recommended a regular flush of the system to prevent future blockages. [ ] [ ]

  3. A sudden flow or rush of something.

    1. There was a flush of excitement in the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. A flush of memories came back to her after the old song played on the radio. [ ] [ ]
flush adjective

  1. Having a healthy reddish color.

    1. She had a flush complexion after the walk. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baby's cheeks were flush and pink after a good night's sleep. [ ] [ ]

  2. Level or even with another surface.

    1. Make sure the screws are flush with the surface. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new countertop sat perfectly flush against the kitchen wall, creating a seamless look. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having plenty of something, especially money.

    1. They are flush with cash right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a successful business venture, he was flush with funds and ready to invest. [ ] [ ]
flush adverb

  1. Exactly level or even.

    1. The door is flush with the wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The builder ensured that the tiles were fitted flush against each other, for a smooth surface. [ ] [ ]
flush phrasal-verb

  1. flush something down: To dispose of something by flushing it down a toilet.

    1. Don't flush paper towels down. [ ] [ ]
    2. Someone tried to flush evidence down the toilet during the investigation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flush" in English means: To become red in the face, often because you are embarrassed or hot., To clean something by using a lot of water., To get rid of something quickly and suddenly..

The phonetic transcription of "flush" is /flʌʃ/ in British English and /flʌʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flush": rinse, affluent, redden, clean, even, blush, prosperous, purge, level.

Example usage of "flush": "Her face began to flush when she saw him.". More examples on the page.