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haemorrhage

HEH-muh-rihj

Haemorrhage (noun) means British spelling of hemorrhage: heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, especially internal bleeding. Example: “She was rushed to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage.”

noun
1
British spelling of hemorrhage: heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, especially internal bleeding.
"She was rushed to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage."
verb
1
To bleed heavily or uncontrollably; figuratively, to lose something rapidly and in large amounts.
"The company was haemorrhaging money after the failed product launch."

How to use haemorrhage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSevere bleeding — or, figuratively, a rapid, damaging loss of something like money or support.

UK vs US

"Haemorrhage" is the British spelling; American English uses "hemorrhage."

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Word forms

haemorrhaged past tense, haemorrhages plural, haemorrhages singular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “haemorrhage” mean?

The word “haemorrhage” means british spelling of hemorrhage: heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, especially internal bleeding. In plain terms, severe bleeding — or, figuratively, a rapid, damaging loss of something like money or support.

How do you pronounce “haemorrhage”?

“Haemorrhage” is pronounced HEH-muh-rihj (/ˈhɛməɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “haemorrhage” in a sentence?

Here is “haemorrhage” used in a sentence: “She was rushed to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage.”

What part of speech is “haemorrhage”?

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

How many meanings does “haemorrhage” have?

“Haemorrhage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british spelling of hemorrhage: heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, especially internal bleeding.

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