flush
Prononciation : [flʌʃ]
Contexte : « cleaning »
(verb) to wash something away with a strong flow of water. Think of flushing a toilet, where water rushes to clean it out.
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I always flush the toilet after using it to keep it clean.
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She didn't flush the toilet, so it did not smell nice.
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Did you remember to flush the toilet after you were done?
Contexte : « games »
(noun) a situation in certain card games, like poker, where a player has five cards of the same suit. It's a strong hand that can win a lot.
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He won the game with a flush, showing five hearts.
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Her hand was good, but it wasn't a flush, just three of a kind.
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Did you ever get a flush in that last game?
Contexte : « appearance »
(adjective) having a healthy, rosy color, often in someone's face. When someone gets very happy or excited, their cheeks may become flush with color.
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After playing outside, my cheeks felt warm and flush.
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He looked pale, not flush, after being sick.
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Why do you think her face looks so flush after running?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) to feel a sudden rush of strong emotions, like embarrassment or excitement. It's like when your face feels hot because you're really happy or shy.
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I always flush with joy when I see my best friend.
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He didn't flush with embarrassment after making a mistake in class.
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Did you flush with excitement when you saw the surprise party?