CEFR A2

flushed

verb

Meaning

To clean something by causing a large amount of water to flow through it; to flow or cause to flow suddenly and rapidly.

Examples

The plumber will flush the pipes to remove any debris.
He flushed the toilet after using it.

Synonyms: rinse, cleanse, purge

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flushed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /flʌʃ/

Definition

To clean something by causing a large amount of water to flow through it; to flow or cause to flow suddenly and rapidly.

Examples

The plumber will flush the pipes to remove any debris.
He flushed the toilet after using it.
The strong current flushed the debris downstream.

How to Use flushed

flush out (phrasal verb): To force someone or something out of a place by using water or by making conditions unpleasant. — "The police tried to flush out the suspect from his hiding place."
flush with (prepositional phrase): Level with a surface. — "The countertop is flush with the cabinets."
flush with (prepositional phrase): Having a lot of something, especially money. — "He was flush with cash after selling his company."

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