blear
/ˈblɪə/
Meanings
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Adjective
A state of confusion or obscurity, often described as a hazy or blurred perception.
- "After the long lecture, I was in a state of blear."
- "The foggy weather left the streets in a blear condition."
Variants
List of all variants of blear that leads to same resultblear , bleared , blearing , blears , blear-eyed
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally means 'to make dull or insensible' in Old English.
Trivia
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The term 'blear' is not commonly used in everyday language and is considered archaic or poetic.
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In some contexts, 'blear' can also be used to describe a state of intoxication or drunkenness.
Related Concepts
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obscurity: Related to the state of being unclear or unintelligible.
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confusion: Related to a state of perplexity or uncertainty.
Culture
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How to Memorize "blear"
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visualize
- Visualize a foggy or hazy environment to understand the meaning of 'blear'.
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associate
- Associate the word with a state of confusion or haze.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Blear is like a hazy mirror' to memorize the meaning.
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