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adjective American English pronunciation: flush /flʌʃ/
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  1. 1
    if two surfaces or edges are flush, they are exactly level with each other

    The cabinet doors aren't quite flush.

    flush with:

    Try to trim the hedge so it's flush with the fence.

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  2. 2
    informal with a lot more money than you usually have

    Sammy was feeling flush after a win at the racetrack.

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