brim
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
brims
plural
brims
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIM
[count]
1
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the top edge of a glass or a similar container
— often used figuratively
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He filled the glass to the brim. [=to the top]
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The glass was filled/full to the brim. [=completely full]
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Her heart was filled to the brim with joy.
2
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The book is brimful of funny jokes. [=is filled with funny jokes]
— often used with another adjective
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a wide-brimmed hat
2
brim
/ˈbrɪm/
verb
brims;
brimmed;
brimming
2
brim
/ˈbrɪm/
verb
brims;
brimmed;
brimming
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIM
[no object]
:
to be completely filled with something
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a boy brimming (over) with energy
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Her heart was brimming with happiness.
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The show brims with excitement.
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Her eyes brimmed with tears. [=tears filled her eyes]
