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brushed

The correct spelling is brushed.

How to pronounce brushed

/ˈbɹʌʃt/
verb

IPA: /ˈbɹʌʃt/

Say it like: Bru-she-d

The correct spelling is brushed. To clean with a brush. For example: "Brush your teeth."

Usage Examples

Brush your teeth.

Brush your hair.

Brush the paint onto the walls.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To clean with a brush.
  2. 2.To untangle or arrange with a brush.
  3. 3.To apply with a brush.
  4. 4.To remove with a sweeping motion.
  5. 5.To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.

adjective

  1. 1.Rubbed, especially as a finish.

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