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Meaning of the word flush in English

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flush

US /flʌʃ/
UK /flʌʃ/
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Verb

1.

to become red in the face, typically as a result of embarrassment, heat, or strong emotion

Example:
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She flushed with embarrassment when he complimented her.
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His face flushed with anger.
Synonym:
blush redden go red
2.

to clean (a toilet) by causing water to flow through it

Example:
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Please flush the toilet after use.
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He flushed the dead fish down the toilet.
Synonym:
rinse wash away drain
3.

to cause (birds or game) to fly up from cover

Example:
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The dogs flushed a pheasant from the bushes.
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The hunters waited for the birds to be flushed out.
Synonym:
rouse start drive out

Noun

1.

a sudden reddening of the face or skin

Example:
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A sudden flush spread across her cheeks.
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He felt a hot flush of anger.
Synonym:
blush redness glow
2.

a sudden rapid flow of water

Example:
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The heavy rain caused a sudden flush in the river.
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The toilet has a powerful flush.
Synonym:
gush surge flow

Adjective

level or even with another surface

Example:
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Make sure the new shelf is flush with the wall.
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The door should be flush with the frame when closed.
Synonym:
level even aligned
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Related Word:
flushed flush out