Flush

Pronunciation: /flʌʃ/

Definitions of flush

noun a sudden rush of emotion or feeling

Example Sentences

A1 After using the toilet, remember to always flush.

A2 The plumber fixed the toilet's flush mechanism.

B1 She felt a flush of embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

B2 The poker player had a winning hand with a flush of hearts.

C1 The medication caused a sudden flush of heat in her face.

C2 The success of the business deal brought a flush of excitement to the team.

verb to cause to flow or flood

Example Sentences

A1 I flush the toilet after I use it.

A2 She flushed her cheeks with embarrassment.

B1 The plumber flushed the pipes to remove any blockages.

B2 The sudden rush of adrenaline flushed through his body.

C1 The company decided to flush out any inefficient processes.

C2 The detective was able to flush out the suspect from hiding.

adjective having a healthy, reddish color

Example Sentences

A1 The toilet was flush against the wall.

A2 She felt a flush of embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

B1 The company is flush with cash after a successful quarter.

B2 The new paint job gave the room a flush and modern look.

C1 His face was flush with anger as he argued with his boss.

C2 The designer created a flush integration of technology and fashion in her latest collection.

adverb directly or squarely

Example Sentences

A1 She flushed with embarrassment when she realized she had forgotten her lines.

A2 After running for a long time, he was flushed and out of breath.

B1 The toilet wouldn't flush properly, so we had to call a plumber.

B2 The excitement of winning the game caused her cheeks to flush with color.

C1 The success of the new product launch caused the company's profits to flush with cash.

C2 The government's new policy aims to flush out corruption in the system.

Examples of flush in a Sentence

formal After using the restroom, always remember to flush the toilet.

informal Don't forget to flush after you're done.

slang I always make sure to flush right away.

figurative His face turned red and he felt a flush of embarrassment.

Grammatical Forms of flush

• past tense: flushed
• plural: flushes
• comparative: more flush
• superlative: most flush
• present tense: flush
• future tense: will flush
• perfect tense: have flushed
• continuous tense: is flushing
• singular: flush
• positive degree: flush
• infinitive: to flush
• gerund: flushing
• participle: flushed

Origin and Evolution of flush

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'flush' originated from the Old French word 'flus', which means 'flowing' or 'stream'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flush' evolved to also mean 'abundant' or 'well-supplied'. It is commonly used today to describe something being full or level with another surface, or to describe a feeling of excitement or success.