brim
gb/bɹˈɪm/ us/bɹˈɪm/
B2
English
~ 9600
csordultig van, árad, perem, karima, ellenző, túlcsordul, kicsordul, színültig tölt
VERB
B2
1
árad
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone]/[something] brims with [something]
The room brimmed with energy as the band started to play.
Amikor a zenekar játszani kezdett, a terem csak úgy áradt az energiától.
Her voice brimmed with excitement when she told us the news.
A hangja csak úgy áradt az izgatottságtól, amikor elmondta nekünk a hírt.
The city is brimming with new restaurants and cafés.
His eyes brimmed with pride as his daughter walked on stage.
The garden brims with color in the spring.
Learner examples
The bus is brimming with people this morning.
A busz ma reggel zsúfolásig tele van emberekkel.
Her face is brimming with happiness today.
Ma csak úgy sugárzik az arca a boldogságtól.
The park was brimming with children after school.
My mind is brimming with new ideas.
The hall was brimming with noise and music.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "brim" alone without the preposition "with" for this meaning, saying *"The room brimmed people"* instead of "The room brimmed with people." They may also confuse it with "bring" because of similar spelling.
Meaning
be full to the top
Collocations
brim with confidence
|brim with excitement
|brim with pride
|brim with ideas
|brim with life
Synonyms
overflow (Suggests being so full that it almost or actually spills over, while "brim" may simply mean very full.)
Antonyms
lack (Describes not having enough of something, the opposite of being full of it.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|quantity
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be very full of something inside, so that no more can fit.
To be very full of something, especially so that nothing more can be added.
NOUN
B2
2
perem
B1
Usage pattern:
the brim of [a container]
He filled the mug to the brim with hot chocolate.
A bögrét a pereméig töltötte forró csokoládéval.
Rainwater reached the brim of the bucket but did not spill over.
Az esővíz elérte a vödör peremét, de nem folyt túl rajta.
She stared into the brim of her coffee cup, lost in thought.
Wine sloshed dangerously close to the brim of the glass.
The soup was served right up to the brim of the bowl.
Learner examples
The glass is full to the brim.
A pohár a pereméig tele van.
Water is almost at the brim of the bucket.
A víz majdnem a vödör pereméig ér.
He poured juice to the brim of my cup.
The bowl was filled to the brim with rice.
Milk reached the brim but did not spill.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "brim" with "rim" and use them in all the same places. "Brim" is much more common in set phrases like "to the brim" and when talking about how full a container is.
Meaning
top edge of container
Collocations
to the brim
|filled to the brim
|full to the brim
|coffee cup brim
|glass brim
Synonyms
rim (A general word for the edge of something circular; "brim" is more often used with containers and the idea of being full.)
Antonyms
bottom (Refers to the lowest inner surface of a container, the opposite end from the brim.)
Themes
daily life
|food
|household
|daily_life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The top edge of a cup, glass, or other open thing that you can fill.
The top edge of a cup, glass, bowl, or other open container, often thought of as the level up to which it can be filled.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
the brim of [a hat]
She wore a sunhat with a very wide brim.
Széles karimájú napkalapot viselt.
He pulled the brim of his cap down over his eyes.
Lehúzta a sapkája ellenzőjét a szemére.
Rain dripped from the brim of her hat.
The hat's brim was slightly bent from being packed in a suitcase.
A dark shadow from the brim hid his face.
Learner examples
Her hat has a big brim.
Nagy karimája van a kalapjának.
He lifted the brim of his cap to see better.
Megemelte a sapkája ellenzőjét, hogy jobban lásson.
Rain fell from the brim of my hat.
The brim of this hat is too small.
She pushed her hair out from under the brim.
Common mistake:
Learners may use "edge of the hat" instead of "brim". This is understandable but less natural; "brim" is the usual word for this part of a hat.
Meaning
projecting edge of a hat
Collocations
wide brim
|narrow brim
|hat brim
|brimmed hat
|pull the brim down
Synonyms
visor (Usually the front stiff part of a cap, not the full edge all around like a brim.)
Antonyms
crown (The top part of a hat, contrasting with the lower edge or brim.)
Themes
clothing
|appearance
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The part of a hat that sticks out around the edge.
The flat or curved projecting edge that goes around the bottom of a hat.
VERB
C1
4
túlcsordul
B2
kicsordul
B2
Usage pattern:
[liquid]/[emotion] brims over (with [something])
Her eyes brimmed over with tears during the speech.
A beszéd alatt könnyek csordultak ki a szeméből.
The cup brimmed over when he added more milk.
A csésze túlcsordult, amikor még több tejet öntött bele.
Laughter brimmed over as the comedian finished his joke.
Tension finally brimmed over into open conflict.
His frustration brimmed over and he slammed the door.
Learner examples
The pot brimmed over on the stove.
A fazék túlcsordult a tűzhelyen.
Her eyes brimmed over with happy tears.
Örömkönnyek csordultak ki a szeméből.
Soon their anger brimmed over and they started to shout.
The glass brimmed over when he moved it.
The crowd's excitement brimmed over at the final goal.
Common mistake:
Learners may say *"The water brimmed"* when they mean it spilled out. To show the idea of overflow, use "brim over" or "brim over with" rather than just "brim."
Meaning
overflow over the edge
Collocations
brim over with joy
|brim over with tears
|cup brimming over
|anger brimmed over
Synonyms
spill over (Focuses on the act of going over the edge; "brim over" combines the idea of being full and then overflowing.)
Antonyms
subside (Describes a level or feeling going down or becoming weaker, the opposite of overflowing.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|quantity
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go over the edge because there is too much inside, often used for liquid or strong feelings.
To flow or run over the edge of something because it is too full, or for feelings to show very strongly and uncontrollably.
VERB
C1
5
Usage pattern:
to brim [a container] with [something]
She brimmed the glass with orange juice and handed it to him.
Színültig töltötte a poharat narancslével, és odanyújtotta neki.
The waiter brimmed our cups with fresh coffee.
A pincér friss kávéval színültig töltötte a csészéinket.
He brimmed the bowl with popcorn before the movie started.
They brimmed the bucket with water from the well.
I brimmed my mug with tea to stay warm.
Learner examples
She brimmed my cup with hot tea.
Színültig töltötte a csészémet forró teával.
He brimmed the glass with cold water.
Színültig töltötte a poharat hideg vízzel.
They brimmed the bowl with rice.
The man brimmed the bucket with sand.
Please do not brim the cup; it will spill.
Common mistake:
This transitive use of "brim" is less common, so learners often only know "fill." It is usually used with "with" ("brim the glass with water"), not *"brim the glass water."
Meaning
fill something to the brim
Collocations
brim a glass
|brim the cup with coffee
|brim the bowl with soup
Synonyms
fill ("Fill" is more common and general; "brim" adds the idea of filling right up to the top edge.)
Antonyms
empty (Means to remove all contents, the opposite of filling something to the top.)
Themes
daily life
|food
|household
|daily_life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put liquid or something else into a cup, glass, etc., until it is full to the top.
To fill a container so that its contents reach the brim.
Grammar
Dictionary form
brim
IPA
GB/bɹˈɪm/
US/bɹˈɪm/
Syllables & stress
brim (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (brim)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: brim
- Plural: brim, brims
Verb
- Base: brim
- 3rd Person Singular: brims
- Present Participle: brimming
- Past: brimmed
Word family
Forms
brims
noun
brimming
verb
brimmed
verb
Related words
brimful
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
brimless
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: brimming Verb
- Irregular past: brimmed Verb
Expressions
brim over
1/bɹˈɪm ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
overflow because too full
To go over the edge because there is too much inside, often used for liquid or very strong feelings.
Examples
- The pot brimmed over and made a mess on the stove.
- Her joy brimmed over when she saw her family.
- Tears brimmed over as he tried to speak.
brim with
1/bɹˈɪm wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
be completely full of
To be very full of something, especially a feeling, quality, or activity.
Examples
- The city brims with culture and history.
- Her voice brimmed with excitement when she spoke.
- The school is brimming with new ideas this year.
brimming with tears
1/bɹˈɪmɪŋ wˈɪθ tˈɪɹz/
fixed phrase
eyes almost overflowing with tears
Having so many tears in your eyes that they are almost falling out.
Examples
- Her eyes were brimming with tears as she said goodbye.
- He looked up, his eyes brimming with tears.
- Children stood in the doorway, brimming with tears after the movie.
filled to the brim
1/fˈɪld tə ðə bɹˈɪm/
fixed phrase
made completely full to top
Made so full that the contents reach the top edge.
Examples
- The pool was filled to the brim for the competition.
- Her plate was filled to the brim with food.
- The boxes were filled to the brim and ready to move.
full to the brim
1/fˈʊl tə ðə bɹˈɪm/
fixed phrase
completely full to the top
Completely full, with the contents reaching the very top of the container.
Examples
- The basket was full to the brim with fresh apples.
- Her diary is full to the brim with appointments.
- The river was full to the brim after the heavy rain.
to the brim
1/tə ðə bɹˈɪm/
fixed phrase
right up to the top
So full that the liquid or other thing reaches the very top edge of a container.
Examples
- He poured the beer to the brim.
- Her suitcase was packed to the brim with clothes.
- The trash can was full to the brim.