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brush
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- pronunciation:
- bruhsh
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- brush up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a tool for cleaning, painting, and other things. It has a handle and a tight group of stiff fibers on one end.
I bought him a brush and comb for his hair.
- similar words:
- broom
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| related words: |
touch |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
brushes, brushing, brushed |
| definition: |
to use a brush on something.
I brush my teeth every night.
- synonyms:
- sweep
- similar words:
- clean, cleanse, comb, paint, scrub, wash
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| related words: |
groom, kiss, scour |
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| phrase: |
brush up |
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