Brow
/braʊ/
nounBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
The ridge of bone above the eye socket.
/braʊ/
nounneutralBeginner
General
The ridge above the eyes.
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
💡 Simply: The area above your eyes.
More Examples
2
His brow was furrowed with worry.
How It's Used
Anatomy
"He furrowed his brow in concentration."
2
The top or edge of a hill, cliff, or other elevated area.
/braʊ/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
The highest part of a hill or cliff.
We reached the brow of the hill and stopped to rest.
💡 Simply: The top of a hill or cliff.
How It's Used
Geography
"The brow of the hill offered a stunning view."
Tip:Imagine the brow of a hill as its 'forehead'.
From Old English *brū, meaning eyebrow, related to Old High German *brauwi.
Historically, 'brow' was more frequently used to refer to the eyebrow itself.
Memory tip
Think of 'brow' as the 'brow' of a hill – a raised area.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"eyebrow"
Base: brow
furrowed browsweaty brow
Common misspellings
browebro
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