verb Uncommon

bled

BLEHD

Bled (verb) means past tense and past participle of "bleed.". Example: “The cut bled for several minutes before it stopped.”

verb

Past tense and past participle of "bleed."

"The cut bled for several minutes before it stopped."

"She bled the radiator to clear the trapped air."

How to use bled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe past form of "bleed" — describing blood loss or a resource being drained, already completed.

Common pairings

bled dry the wound bled

Word forms

bleds plural

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Etymology

From French bled, from Algerian Arabic, from Arabic بِلَاد (bilād).

Origin: French

Rhymes for bled

led sled

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bled” mean?

The word “bled” means past tense and past participle of "bleed.". In plain terms, the past form of "bleed" — describing blood loss or a resource being drained, already completed.

How do you pronounce “bled”?

“Bled” is pronounced BLEHD (/ˈblɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “bled” in a sentence?

Here is “bled” used in a sentence: “The cut bled for several minutes before it stopped.”

What part of speech is “bled”?

“Bled” is a verb.

Is “bled” a common word?

“Bled” is an uncommon word in modern English.