Flush
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflʌʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flush is a noun meaning A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc.
Meaning
A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To cause to take flight from concealment.
- (intransitive) To take suddenly to flight, especially from cover.
- Smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.
- Wealthy or well off.
- (typography) Ellipsis of flush left and right: a body of text aligned with both its left and right margins.
- Full of vigor; fresh; glowing; bright.
- Affluent; abounding; well furnished or supplied; hence, liberal; prodigal.
Example Sentences
He just got a bonus so he's flush today.
The dogs flushed the deer from the woods.
A covey of quail flushed from the undergrowth.
Sand down the excess until it is flush with the surface.
Word Forms
- flushes
- flushing
- flushed
- flusher
- flushest
Synonyms for flush
Depending on context, synonyms include blush, drive, forced, justified, sluice, charge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flower, buff, blossom, bloom, rush, rosiness.
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