What does FLUSH mean?

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun, adjective, adverb

2. Definitions:

1. verb: (a) to cause to flow or rush, (b) to turn red and hot, (c) to cleanse thoroughly, (d) to be level with a surface, (e) to drive out of hiding
2. noun: (a) a sudden flow or rush, (b) a reddening of the skin, (c) a thorough cleansing, (d) a level surface, (e) a hand of cards in poker consisting of cards of the same suit
3. adjective: (a) having a reddish color, (b) abundant or plentiful
4. adverb: directly or squarely

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /flʌʃ/
• UK: /flʌʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "flush" comes from the Middle English word "flusshen," meaning "to fly up suddenly." It has been in use since the 14th century. The noun form of "flush" originally referred to a sudden rush of water, and later came to mean a sudden rush of emotion or a sudden increase in wealth. The adjective "flush" has been used since the 16th century to describe a reddish color or a state of abundance. The adverb form of "flush" means directly or squarely, and has been in use since the 17th century.

5. Synonyms:

• verb: gush, flow, flood, cleanse, level, drive out
• noun: rush, surge, flow, blush, glow, abundance
• adjective: red, ruddy, abundant, plentiful
• adverb: squarely, directly, head-on

6. Related Words:

• blush
• crush
• plush
• brush