Synonyms for

Brim

Verb / brɪm / Another word for brim — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the edge or rim of something

Synonyms & similar words

rim lip rim edge border perimeter boundary lip margin fringe hem cusp crest top tip head peak summit pinnacle apex vertex crown

Example sentences

  1. The tea cup was filled to the brim.
  2. She wore a hat with a wide brim.
  3. The river overflowed its brim during the heavy rain.
  4. The soup was steaming hot and had a rich brim.
  5. He carefully poured the water up to the brim of the glass.

Quotes

  • My cup runneth over. -- Psalm 23:5
  • The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. -- W.B. Yeats
  • Every moment is a fresh beginning. -- T.S. Eliot

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