blind
Blind (adj) means Unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight. Example: “She has been blind since birth and reads using Braille.”
How to use blind
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnable to see, or (figuratively) unwilling or unable to notice something; also a window covering or wildlife hideout.
Word forms
blinder comparative, more blind comparative, blinded past tense, blound past tense, blinds plural, Blinds plural, blinds singular, blindest superlative, most blind superlative
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Etymology
From Old English "blind," from a Proto-Germanic root of the same meaning.
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What does “blind” mean?
The word “blind” means unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight. In plain terms, unable to see, or (figuratively) unwilling or unable to notice something; also a window covering or wildlife hideout.
How do you pronounce “blind”?
“Blind” is pronounced BLYND (/ˈblaɪ̯nd/ in IPA).
How do you use “blind” in a sentence?
Here is “blind” used in a sentence: “She has been blind since birth and reads using Braille.”
What part of speech is “blind”?
Depending on how it is used, “blind” can be an adjective, a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “blind” come from?
The word “blind” comes from Old English. From Old English "blind," from a Proto-Germanic root of the same meaning.
Is “blind” a common word?
“Blind” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “blind” have?
“Blind” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight.
What does it mean to be blind?
To be blind is to be unable to see, or to have severely limited eyesight. Blindness ranges from a total absence of vision to partial sight, where a person can perceive some light or shapes but not enough to see clearly. It can be present from birth or develop later through injury or illness.
What is the difference between blind and visually impaired?
Blind traditionally means a total or near-total loss of sight, while visually impaired is a broader term covering any significant reduction in vision, including partial sight. Many people use 'visually impaired' as a respectful umbrella term, reserving 'blind' for those with little or no usable vision.
What does blind mean figuratively?
Beyond the literal loss of sight, blind is often used to mean unable or unwilling to notice or understand something, as in 'blind to the risks.' It can also mean without reason or awareness, as in 'blind faith' or 'a blind guess,' where a choice is made with no information to guide it.
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