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brim
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- pronunciation:
- brIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim.
The hot coffee spilled over the brim of the cup.- synonyms:
- lip
- similar words:
- brink, edge, rim
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| definition 2: |
a flat or projecting edge, as of a hat.
He touched the brim of his hat when he greeted her.My baseball cap is white with a red brim.- synonyms:
- visor
- similar words:
- bill, shade
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| related words: |
peak, verge |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
brims, brimming, brimmed |
| definition: |
to be filled to the brim or to capacity.
The pot was brimming with fresh tea.Santa Claus sets off in his sleigh, his bag brimming with toys.- similar words:
- abound, overflow
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| related words: |
bulge, teem |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to fill to the top or brim.
- synonyms:
- fill
- similar words:
- flood, overflow
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| related words: |
replenish |
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| derivations: |
brimless (adj.), brimmming (adj.) |
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