What part of speech is brim?

"Brim" can be a few different parts of speech depending on how it's used:

1. Noun: This is the most common use. It refers to the upper edge of a container, like a cup or a hat.

* "The brim of the cup was overflowing with coffee."

2. Verb: It can mean to fill something to the point of overflowing.

* "The tears brimmed in her eyes."

3. Adjective: It can describe something that is full to the point of overflowing. This is less common.

* "The brim full glass tipped over."

Let me know if you have a sentence in mind, and I can tell you exactly how "brim" is functioning in that context!