flush
1 antonym for flush — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To clean by flooding with water, especially a toilet.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To clean by flooding with water, especially a toilet.
“Remember to flush the toilet after use.”
2. noun
A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment, heat, or excitement.
“A flush of pride spread across his face.”
Antonyms
How to use flush
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flush the toilet
flush with excitement
flush against the wall
a royal flush
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, first recorded in Middle English; possibly related to "flash" or a blend of "flow" and "gush."
Full origin of flush →Frequently asked questions
What does “flush” mean?
The word “flush” means to clean by flooding with water, especially a toilet. In plain terms, most commonly, to clean with a rush of water (a toilet), or to blush/redden, or (as an adjective) perfectly level.
How do you pronounce “flush”?
“Flush” is pronounced FLUHSH (/ˈflʌʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flush” in a sentence?
Here is “flush” used in a sentence: “Remember to flush the toilet after use.”
What part of speech is “flush”?
Depending on how it is used, “flush” can be a verb, a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “flush” come from?
The word “flush” comes from Middle English. Of uncertain origin, first recorded in Middle English; possibly related to "flash" or a blend of "flow" and "gush.".
Is “flush” a common word?
“Flush” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “flush” have?
“Flush” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to clean by flooding with water, especially a toilet.
What is the difference between flush and blush?
Flush describes a reddening of the face caused by embarrassment, heat, or emotion in general, and can also refer to cleaning something by flooding it with water. Blush refers specifically to a reddening from embarrassment or shyness and does not carry flush's cleaning or card-game senses.
What does it mean when something is flush with a surface?
When something is described as flush, it means it is level or even with a surrounding surface, with no gap or protrusion. For example, a flush-mounted light fixture sits perfectly even with the ceiling.
What is a flush in card games?
In card games such as poker, a flush is a hand made up entirely of cards from the same suit, regardless of their rank. It is one of several standard hand rankings used to determine a winner.
When is flush used as a verb versus a noun?
As a verb, flush means to clean by flooding with water or to turn red in the face, as in "flush the toilet" or "he flushed with embarrassment." As a noun, flush refers to the reddening itself or, in card games, to a hand of same-suit cards.
