flush
/flʌʃ/
noun
- A reddening of the face or skin, often from emotion or heat.
- A flush of embarrassment spread across her face.
- The sudden flush in his cheeks showed he was nervous.
- He felt a hot flush when he saw the surprise.
- A hand of playing cards all of the same suit.
- She won the poker game with a royal flush.
- He was excited to get a flush in hearts.
- A flush is a strong hand in many card games.
- A sudden increase or surge, especially of emotion or growth.
- The garden experienced a flush of new growth after the rain.
- A flush of anger swept over him.
- She felt a flush of excitement when she heard the news.
- The act of cleaning a toilet or pipe with a flow of water.
- The flush uses a lot of water, so don't waste it.
- He pressed the handle and heard the flush.
- Give the toilet a flush before you leave.
verb
- To cause water to flow through a toilet or pipe to clean it.
- Please flush the toilet after you use it.
- She flushed the system with clean water to get rid of the dirt.
- The plumber flushed the pipes to remove the clog.
- To become red in the face, especially from embarrassment, anger, or excitement.
- The runner's face flushed from the heat and effort.
- He flushed when he realized everyone was looking at him.
- Her cheeks flushed with pride after the compliment.
- To drive out or force into the open, especially from a hiding place.
- The dogs flushed a rabbit from the bushes.
- The loud noise flushed the birds from the trees.
- The police flushed the suspect out of the building.
- To cleanse or remove something by a flow of liquid.
- He flushed the sand out of his eyes with water.
- Drink plenty of water to flush toxins from your body.
- The doctor flushed the wound with saline solution.
Antonyms
adverb
- So as to be level or even with a surface.
- The tiles were laid flush with each other.
- He cut the pipe flush with the floor.
- The cabinet fits flush against the wall.
adjective
- Having plenty of money; wealthy or well-supplied.
- After winning the lottery, he was flush with cash.
- She felt flush after getting her bonus.
- The company is flush and can afford new equipment.
- Level or even with a surface; not sticking out.
- Make sure the shelf is flush with the wall.
- He sanded the wood until it was flush with the rest.
- The door should be flush with the frame when closed.
- Having a healthy red color, especially in the face.
- He looked flush and well-rested.
- The baby's cheeks were flush with health.
- Her skin was flush and glowing after the walk.