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blink

/blɪŋk/

Meanings
  • Verb

    A brief, sudden opening and closing of the eyes.

    - "He blinked his eyes to remove the dust."
    - "She blinked in surprise at the unexpected announcement."

Pronunciation
  1. /blɪŋk/



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Synonyms

nictitate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with blink
wink , think , sink
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. blink (Scottish) : A small, flat stone, especially one used for skipping.


Variants
List of all variants of blink that leads to same result
blink , blinked , blinking , blinks , blinker , in the blink of an eye , on the blink , blink away tears , blink back tears , before one can blink , not (even) blink , not blink , not even blink
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'blincan' meant 'to shine' or 'to glitter'. The modern meaning of 'blink' as a quick opening and closing of the eyes is first recorded in the late 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. The average person blinks about 15-20 times per minute.

  2. In Morse code, the short signal is called a 'dit', and the long signal is called a 'dah'. A 'blink' is a short pause between signals.

  3. Blinking helps keep the eyes moist and protected.


Related Concepts
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  1. twinkle: A twinkle is a small, intermittent light, resembling the blink of an eye.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'blink' has been used metaphorically to describe sudden insights or revelations. In art, the rapid opening and closing of the eyes can be a visual motif, representing surprise, confusion, or change.

How to Memorize "blink"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the quick, jerky motion of the eyes blinking.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'blink' with the sensation of a quick, involuntary eye closure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Blinking Bunnies' to remember the meaning of 'blink' – the bunnies represent the eyes, and the blinking is the quick, repeated action.


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