brushed

Meanings

• Verb

  To move a brush over (a surface) in order to apply paint, ink, or other medium.

  - "He brushed the wall with a roller."
  - "She brushed her teeth before going to bed."

• Verb

  To smooth or neaten something with a brush.

  - "He brushed his hair before the interview."
  - "She brushed the crumbs off the table."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹʌʃt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22019499"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brushed
crushed , rushed , mushed

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Variants

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brushed , brush , brusher , brushers , brushes , brushing , brush back , brushback , brushbacks , brushed back , brushes back , brushing back , brush up , brushed up , brushes up , brushing up , brushup , brushups , brush aside , brushed aside , brushes aside , brushing aside

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English brusan, probably from brus 'moss, brushwood'; related to brosian 'to bristle' and brusan 'to trample'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first toothbrushes were made from twigs?

2. Brushing your teeth twice a day is recommended for good oral health.

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Related Concepts

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1. Painting: Brushing is a fundamental technique used in painting to apply pigment to a surface.

2. Calligraphy: Brushing is the primary method used in calligraphy to create beautiful and intricate letterforms.

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Culture

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Brushing has been a significant part of various cultures and traditions. In ancient China, brushing calligraphy was an art form, and brushes were made from animal hairs. In Europe, during the Middle Ages, brushes were used for illuminated manuscripts, and later for oil painting. Brushing one's teeth has been a daily hygiene practice for centuries.

How to Memorize "brushed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize brushing a wall with a roller to apply paint or brushing your hair to neaten it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate brushing with smoothing or applying something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brush, brush, brush' to remember the verb form of the word.

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