From Middle English brimme, meaning an edge or margin. It is related to Middle High German brem, also meaning edge. The verb developed later from the noun, first meaning to fill up to the brim.
From Middle English brimme, meaning an edge or margin. It is related to Middle High German brem, also meaning edge. The verb developed later from the noun, first meaning to fill up to the brim.
What does brim mean?
Brim means the top edge of a container, the projecting edge of a hat, or as a verb, to be full or almost overflowing.
What does full to the brim mean?
Full to the brim means filled all the way to the top edge, with no extra space left.
What is the brim of a hat?
It is the part that sticks out from the lower edge of a hat or cap, often to shade the face.
What preposition follows brimming?
The usual preposition is with, as in brimming with tears or brimming with confidence.
Is brim a noun or a verb?
It can be both. As a noun, it means an edge. As a verb, it means to be full or almost overflowing.
What are the forms of brim?
The main forms are brim, brims, brimmed, and brimming.
What are synonyms of brim?
For the noun, useful synonyms include rim, edge, and lip. For the verb, overflow, teem, and abound may fit.