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blood

/blʊd/
Meanings
  • noun

    The vital fluid circulated in the bodies of animals and humans, containing red and white cells suspended in plasma.

    - "The blood in our bodies carries oxygen to our cells."
    - "The blood type of a person is determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells."
  • noun

    A collective term for the members of a race or clan.

    - "The feud between the two bloods went on for generations."
    - "He is of the same blood as his ancestors."
Pronunciation
  1. /blʌd/



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  2. /blʌd/



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Synonyms

purging , background , descent , heritage , stock
Rhymes
Words rhyming with blood
flood , mood , food , good , pood , brood , dud , mud
Variants
List of all variants of blood that leads to same result
blood , bloods , in her blood , in his blood , in its blood , in my blood , in one's blood , in our blood , in their blood , in your blood , blooded , blooding , blood-and-guts , blood-borne , blood-brain barrier , blood-brain barriers , blood brother , blood brotherhood , blood brotherhoods , blood brothers , blood cell , blood cells , blood count , blood counts , blood doping , blood dopings , blood packing , blood feud , blood feuds
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English blod; related to bloed, Dutch bloed, German Blut, Old Norse blodr.

Trivia
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  1. The human body contains about 5 liters (1.3 gallons) of blood.

  2. Blood is the only bodily fluid that can be artificially oxygenated and kept alive outside the body.

  3. In some cultures, it is believed that a person's blood type can influence their personality traits.

Related Concepts
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  1. Blood types: There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O. A person's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of their red blood cells.

  2. Blood transfusion: The process of transferring blood or its components from one person to another to replace lost blood or to provide specific blood components.

Culture
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Blood has been a significant symbol in various cultures throughout history. In some ancient civilizations, it was believed that the blood represented the vital force or life essence of an individual. In literature and art, blood has been used to symbolize sacrifice, violence, and passion. For instance, in Bram Stoker's Dracula, the count's thirst for human blood is a powerful metaphor for desire and obsession.

How to Memorize "blood"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red liquid flowing through your body, supplying oxygen to your cells.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'blood' with the color red and the concept of life.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic like 'Bright red birds bring beautiful blooms' to remember the word 'blood'.

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