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Brim

noun
/brɪm/

Meaning

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
The edge of a container; as a verb, to be full to the point of overflowing.

Example Sentences

The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.

Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy.

Example Expressions

filled to the brim

Synonyms

edge, rim, border, margin, lip, overflow, top
Entry 1
edge, rim, border, margin
Entry 2
edge, rim, lip, overflow, top

Antonyms

center, middle, interior, bottom, emptiness
Entry 1
center, middle, interior
Entry 2
bottom, emptiness

Collocations

hat brim, wide brim, cup brim, filled to the brim, brim with joy, brim of the cup
Entry 1
hat brim, wide brim, cup brim
Entry 2
filled to the brim, brim with joy, brim of the cup

Related Vocabularies

A conscious effort or attempt to achieve a specific goal; to try earnestly.
a continuous low humming sound; an unmanned flying device
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm; as a verb, to push aside using the elbow.
The exchange of goods and services or the commercial buying and selling process.

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