brim

Meanings

• noun

  The edge or rim of a container, vessel, or other object.

  - "The brim of the hat shaded his eyes from the sun."
  - "He took a sip from the glass, his fingers touching the brim."

• verb

  To reach the limit or edge of something.

  - "The boat had brimmed with passengers."
  - "The reservoir had brimmed, spilling water over the dam."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɹɪm/
   
   
   
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2. /bɹɪm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brim
limb , glim , rim , hymn

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Variants

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brim , brimless , brims , brimmed , brimming , brim with tears , snap-brim , snap-brim hat , snap-brims , filled to the brim , filled/full to the brim , full to the brim , to the brim

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Etymology

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Old English brimm; related to briman 'to overflow'.

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Trivia

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1. The brim of a hat can be used to hold objects, such as cigarettes or sunglasses.

2. In some cultures, the brim of a hat is used as a sign of respect or submission, such as in traditional Japanese culture.

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Related Concepts

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1. rim: Related concept: rim is a synonym for brim, referring to the edge or boundary of an object.

2. hat: Related concept: hats often have brims to protect the wearer's face from the elements.

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Culture

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In literature, the brim of a hat is often used as a metaphor for concealing or hiding something, such as in the phrase 'keeping a low brim' or 'wearing a hat with a high brim'. In art, the brim of a hat can be used as a framing device, drawing attention to the subject or scene beneath.

How to Memorize "brim"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of a container or hat and imagine the brim as the edge or rim.
   - Imagine touching the brim of a hat or reaching the brim of a container.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brim' with the edge or rim of a container or vessel.
   - Associate the word 'brim' with hats and their edges.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a container or hat with a brim.
   - Remember the rhyme 'brim, limb, gim' to help remember the word 'brim'.

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