English

brush

brʌʃ, bɹʌʃ
Meaning: to clean or arrange with a brush
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: bɹʌʃ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base brush
3rd person singular present brushes
Present participle brushing
Past brushed
Will future will brush
Going-to future going to brush
Imperative negative don't brush / do not brush

Example sentences

Brush your teeth every morning.
Brush your teeth every morning.
He brushed his teeth every morning and night.
He brushed his teeth every morning and night.
He brushed the crumbs off his shirt after finishing the cookie.
He brushed the crumbs off his shirt after finishing the cookie.
The dentist told me I need to brush better to remove plaque.
The dentist told me I need to brush better to remove plaque.

Usage Notes

To use a brush to clean or tidy something, like teeth or hair. Can also mean to touch something lightly while passing.

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