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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /brʌnt/
brunt means: The worst part of something harmful or unpleasant that someone has to experience.
noun
The worst part of something harmful or unpleasant that someone has to experience.
- Farmers bore the brunt of the drought.
- Her assistant took the brunt of the criticism.
- Coastal towns will face the brunt of the storm.
The main force of a military attack that strikes someone or something.
- The soldiers faced the brunt of the assault.
- The left flank bore the brunt of the enemy charge.
- Fresh troops absorbed the brunt of the attack.
The largest part or amount of something.
- The mule carried the brunt of the load.
- She did the brunt of the work.
- The wagon held the brunt of their belongings.
Questions about brunt
What does brunt mean?
The worst part of something harmful or unpleasant that someone has to experience.
What is brunt in other languages?
Türkçe: en ağır etki · Español: peor parte · Français: plus gros des conséquences · Deutsch: Hauptlast · Italiano: peso maggiore · 日本語: 最も大きな被害
How do you pronounce brunt?
It is pronounced /brʌnt/.
How do you use brunt in a sentence?
Farmers bore the brunt of the drought. Her assistant took the brunt of the criticism.
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