Brush Over

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /brʌʃ ˈoʊvər/

Definitions of brush over

noun a tool with bristles or other filaments used for cleaning, grooming, painting, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I use a brush over to paint my walls.

A2 She applied a brush over of varnish to protect the wood.

B1 The artist used a brush over technique to create a textured effect.

B2 The decorator gave the wall a brush over of fresh paint.

C1 The chef used a brush over of olive oil to enhance the flavor of the dish.

C2 The makeup artist applied a brush over of highlighter to the cheekbones.

verb to quickly or superficially deal with or ignore a topic or issue

Example Sentences

A1 She quickly brushed over the details of the story.

A2 The teacher brushed over the difficult grammar rules during the lesson.

B1 The manager brushed over the budget issues in the meeting.

B2 The speaker brushed over the controversial topic in his presentation.

C1 The politician tried to brush over the scandal during the press conference.

C2 The author skillfully brushed over the complex themes in his novel.

Examples of brush over in a Sentence

formal It is important not to brush over the details when conducting a thorough analysis.

informal Don't just brush over the instructions, make sure you understand them.

slang I tend to brush over my homework because I'm lazy.

figurative She tried to brush over the fact that she had made a mistake, but it was obvious to everyone.

Grammatical Forms of brush over

past tense

brushed over

plural

brushes over

present tense

brushes over

future tense

will brush over

perfect tense

have brushed over

continuous tense

is brushing over

singular

brushes over

positive degree

brush over

infinitive

to brush over

gerund

brushing over

participle

brushed over

Origin and Evolution of brush over

First Known Use: 1550 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'brush over' originated from the action of quickly passing a brush over something, such as a surface or object.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'brush over' has evolved to also mean to quickly mention or deal with something superficially or briefly, similar to the action of brushing over a surface.