brim
word
Definition
The brim is the top edge of a cup, glass, or hat. It can also mean to be full to the top or to overflow with something.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both a noun ('the brim of the cup/hat') and a verb ('brim with energy'). In liquids, 'filled to the brim' means completely full. 'Brimming with' is common for emotions or quantities (e.g., 'brimming with pride'). Avoid confusing with 'rim', which only means edge.
Spanish: borde (vaso, sombrero) - rebosar (líquido)Portuguese (BR): borda (copo, chapéu) - transbordarPortuguese (PT): borda (copo, chapéu) - transbordarChinese (Simplified): 边缘（杯子、帽子）- 充满Chinese (Traditional): 邊緣（杯子、帽子）- 充滿Hindi: किनारा (गिलास, टोपी) - भरा होनाArabic: حافة (كوب، قبعة) - يفيضBengali: ধার (কাপ/হ্যাট) - উপচে ওঠা (ভরা অবস্থায়)Russian: край (чашки/шляпы) - быть наполненным до краёв - переполнятьсяJapanese: ふち（カップ・帽子） - あふれるVietnamese: miệng (cốc/mũ) - đầy trànKorean: 테 (컵/모자) - 가득 차다 - 넘치다Turkish: kenar (bardak/şapka) - ağzına kadar dolmak - taşmakUrdu: کنارا (کپ/ٹوپی) - لبالب بھرنا - چھلک پڑناIndonesian: bibir (cangkir/topi) - penuh sampai meluap
Example Sentences
The river was about to brim over after the rain.
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His eyes were brimming with tears of happiness.
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Make sure not to pour the juice past the brim.
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The tea was filled to the brim.
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She touched the brim of her hat politely.
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The room was brimming with excitement before the concert.
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