Blind: meaning, definitions and examples

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blind

 

[ blaษชnd ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

unable to see

Blind refers to a physical condition of lacking the sense of sight. People who are blind rely on their other senses to navigate the world around them.

Synonyms

sightless, visually impaired

Examples of usage

  • She was born blind and has never seen the color blue.
  • The blind man used a walking stick to help him move around.
Context #2 | Verb

deprive of sight

To blind someone is to make them unable to see, either temporarily or permanently. This can be done through physical injury, exposure to bright light, or other means.

Synonyms

deprive of sight, obscure vision

Examples of usage

  • The flash of light temporarily blinded him.
  • The accident left him permanently blinded in one eye.

Translations

Translations of the word "blind" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cego

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blind

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lepy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฒ็›ฎ (moumoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aveugle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน์ธ (maengin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนู…ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slepรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slepรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฒไบบ (mรกngrรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slepi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blindur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciego

Word origin

The word 'blind' originated from the Old English word 'blind' which meant 'without sight'. Its usage has evolved over time to encompass not only the physical condition of lacking sight but also metaphorical meanings related to ignorance or inability to perceive.

See also: blinds.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,012, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.