Pronunciation: /brʌʃ əˈsaɪd/
noun a tool with bristles or other filaments used for cleaning, grooming, or painting
A1 He used a brush aside to sweep the dirt off the table.
A2 The cleaner grabbed a brush aside and started dusting the shelves.
B1 She kept a brush aside in her bag for quick touch-ups on her makeup.
B2 The artist's favorite brush aside was perfect for blending colors seamlessly.
C1 The antique collector displayed a rare brush aside in a glass case.
C2 The master painter's brush aside was a prized possession in the art world.
verb to push or move something away, typically with a sweeping motion
A1 She brushed aside the crumbs from the table.
A2 He brushed aside her concerns and continued with his plan.
B1 The manager brushed aside the employee's request for a raise.
B2 The politician tried to brush aside the allegations of corruption.
C1 Despite the criticism, the CEO brushed aside the negative comments and focused on the company's growth.
C2 The professor brushed aside the outdated theories and introduced new research findings.
formal The CEO decided to brush aside the concerns raised by the shareholders during the meeting.
informal I know you want to brush aside your responsibilities, but you need to take them seriously.
slang She tried to brush aside the rumors about her, but everyone knew the truth.
figurative You can't just brush aside your emotions and pretend everything is okay.
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