verb B1 Intermediate

daze

dayz

Daze (verb) means to leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light. Example: “The bright flash dazed him for a few seconds.”

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verb

To leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light.

"The bright flash dazed him for a few seconds."

noun

A state of confusion or shock in which you can't think clearly.

"She wandered around in a daze after hearing the news."

How to use daze

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA foggy, stunned mental state, or the act of causing that state in someone.

Easily confused with

days →

Common pairings

in a daze daze someone

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

dazed past tense, dazes plural, dazes singular

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Etymology

From Middle English, related to Old Norse words meaning "to become weary" — the modern sense of confused or stunned developed from that root.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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shock fog haze stun stupor dazzle bedaze bedazzle

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Rhymes for daze

faze haze gaze maze raze baze amaze blaze craze glaze graze ablaze

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Frequently asked questions

What does “daze” mean?

The word “daze” means to leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light. In plain terms, a foggy, stunned mental state, or the act of causing that state in someone.

How do you pronounce “daze”?

“Daze” is pronounced dayz (/deɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “daze” in a sentence?

Here is “daze” used in a sentence: “The bright flash dazed him for a few seconds.”

What part of speech is “daze”?

Depending on how it is used, “daze” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “daze” come from?

The word “daze” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, related to Old Norse words meaning "to become weary" — the modern sense of confused or stunned developed from that root.

How many meanings does “daze” have?

“Daze” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light.

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