brim


Definition: Meaning of, brim in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / brɪm /

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Singular Plural
brim brims
[countable]
  1. the bottom part of a hat that sticks out to protect you from sun and rain
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  2. the top edge of a container
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
brim brimmed brimmed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
brimming brims
[intransitive]
  1. if your eyes brim with tears, or if tears brim from your eyes, you start to cry
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  2. be brimming (over) with something to have a lot of a particular thing, quality, or emotion
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brim used in phrases

  • snap brim (noun)
    1. a brim that can be turned up and down on opposite sides
  • snap-brim hat (noun)
    1. a hat with a snap brim
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brim used in phrasal verbs

  • brim over (phrasal verb)
    1. to be too full, so that something is falling out
    2. to be full of a strong emotion
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