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UK//flʌʃ daʊn//US//flʌʃ daʊn//

Meaning of Flush down

To send waste through a toilet with water.

In simple words: To send waste away with water, usually in a toilet.

Flush down in a sentence

  • Make sure to flush down the toilet paper after use.
  • He forgot to flush down the rest of the food waste.
  • After cleaning up, don't forget to flush down the cleaning supplies.
  • If something gets stuck, try to flush down again.
  • It's important to flush down anything that could clog the pipes.

How to use Flush down

Use in contexts related to toilets or cleaning. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

flush down + object

Memory hint

Imagine flushing a toilet to remember 'flush down'.

Related words

Collocations with Flush down

  • flush down the toilet
  • flush down waste
  • flush down water
  • flush down debris
  • flush down food

Synonyms for Flush down

Common mistakes with Flush down

  • Confused with 'flush away', which has a similar but different meaning.
  • Using intransitively, as in 'I flush down' without specifying an object.
  • Not using the correct context; it's often used informally.

Compare Flush down with Drain, Dispose, Empty

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Frequently asked questions about Flush down

What does Flush down mean?

To send waste away with water, usually in a toilet.

What is the definition of Flush down?

To send waste through a toilet with water.

How do you use Flush down in a sentence?

Make sure to flush down the toilet paper after use.

Can you give another example of Flush down?

He forgot to flush down the rest of the food waste.

What are synonyms for Flush down?

Common alternatives include drain, wash away, dispose, send down, empty.

What words go with Flush down?

It commonly pairs with flush down the toilet, flush down waste, flush down water, flush down debris, flush down food.

What are common mistakes when using Flush down?

Confused with 'flush away', which has a similar but different meaning. Using intransitively, as in 'I flush down' without specifying an object. Not using the correct context; it's often used informally.

How do you pronounce Flush down?

US: //flʌʃ daʊn//, UK: //flʌʃ daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Flush down?

Use in contexts related to toilets or cleaning. Avoid in formal writing.