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bled

 

[ bled ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical situation

To bleed is to lose blood as a result of injury or damage to blood vessels. This can occur internally or externally and may require medical attention depending on the severity.

Synonyms

drain, exsanguinate, hemorrhage

Examples of usage

  • He bled profusely from the cut on his arm.
  • The soldier bled out after being shot.
  • She bled during childbirth, which is common.
  • If you bleed after the surgery, call your doctor.
  • The wound continues to bleed, needing a bandage.
Context #2 | Verb

emotionally

To bleed can also refer to expressing strong emotions or pain, especially in art or literature. It suggests a deep connection to feelings that may be painful or transformative.

Synonyms

express, pour out, spill

Examples of usage

  • The artist bleeds his emotions onto the canvas.
  • Her poems bleed with sorrow and loss.
  • He bleeds passion for his cause.
  • In her music, she bleeds her heart.
  • The novel bleeds with the angst of the protagonist.

Translations

Translations of the word "bled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bled

🇮🇳 खुदाई

🇩🇪 ausgehöhlt

🇮🇩 cekung

🇺🇦 западина

🇵🇱 wyżłobiony

🇯🇵 くぼんだ

🇫🇷 creusé

🇪🇸 hundido

🇹🇷 oyuk

🇰🇷 패인

🇸🇦 مغور

🇨🇿 prohloubený

🇸🇰 prehlbený

🇨🇳 凹陷

🇸🇮 vpadel

🇮🇸 dýrmóti

🇰🇿 бұдыр

🇬🇪 გაფუჭებული

🇦🇿 dərin

🇲🇽 hundido

Word origin

The word 'bled' is derived from the Old English 'blēodian', which means 'to make blood flow' or 'to shed blood'. This form can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic *blēdwan, related to the concept of flowing or shedding blood. During the Middle Ages, the term was commonly used in reference to bloodletting, a practice that was believed to cure various ailments by draining blood from the body. The evolution of the term maintains its original association with blood loss, while also expanding to encompass emotional expressions. In current usage, 'bled' serves as the past tense of 'bleed', indicating the action of losing blood or expressing deep feelings completed in the past. The concept of bleeding has permeated various aspects of culture and language, symbolizing not only physical pain but also psychological suffering and artistic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,984, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.