blind
BLYND
Blind (adj) means Unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight. Example: “She has been blind since birth and reads using Braille.”
adj
1
Unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight.
"She has been blind since birth and reads using Braille."
"Our neighbour is blind, and her guide dog goes everywhere with her."
"The museum offers touch tours for visitors who are blind or partially sighted."
2
Failing or refusing to notice or acknowledge something.
"He was blind to his own mistakes."
"Love is blind, as the saying goes."
"Parents are often blind to their own children's faults."
noun
1
A window covering, often made of slats or fabric, used to block or filter light.
"She pulled down the blinds to keep out the afternoon sun."
"Could you open the blind a little? The room is too dark."
"The bedroom has a thick blind that stops the street lights shining in."
2
A hidden shelter used to observe wildlife without being seen.
"Birdwatchers waited quietly in the blind for hours."
"The photographer crept into the blind before sunrise and waited for the deer."
"From the wooden blind, we watched herons fishing without frightening them."
verb
1
To take away someone's ability to see, or to make someone fail to notice something important.
"The bright headlights temporarily blinded the driver."
"His ambition blinded him to the risks involved."
"The flash of the camera can blind you for a few seconds."
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.
Common pairings
blind spot
turn a blind eye
window blind
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Word forms
- Plural
- blinds
- Third person singular
- blinds
- Past tense
- blinded, blound
- Comparative
- blinder, more blind
- Superlative
- blindest, most blind
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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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