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blurred

/blɜːd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    The state or quality of being blurred or out of focus.

  • verb

    To make or become unclear or indistinct.


Antonyms

sharpen
Synonyms

pixelate , smooth , unfocus
Rhymes
Words rhyming with blurred
hured , spured , furred
Homophones
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  1. blared (English) : to make a loud, prolonged noise

  2. blew (English) : past tense of 'blow'


Variants
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blurred , blurredly , blur , blurring , blurringly , blurs
Forms
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blurrings, blurredly, more blurred


Etymology
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From old English 'blawan' meaning 'to swell' or 'to blow'. The modern English word 'blurred' comes from the Middle English 'blured', which meant 'to be swollen' or 'to be inflamed'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'blurred' is often used in legal contexts to describe evidence that is unclear or difficult to interpret.

  2. In some cases, a blurred image can be used as a form of censorship or privacy protection.


Related Concepts
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  1. defocus: The deliberate act of making an image or focus unclear or indistinct, often used in photography.

  2. blur effect: A visual effect used in photography, video, and graphic design to make an image or text appear out of focus or indistinct.


Culture
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In literature, 'blurred' is often used to describe a character's vision or memory, which can add depth and complexity to the narrative. In art, a blurred image can create a sense of motion or ambiguity. In music, a blurred sound can add texture and depth to a composition.

How to Memorize "blurred"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a photograph that is out of focus, with the image appearing blurry or indistinct.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'blurred' with the idea of being unclear or indistinct.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'B-L-U-R-R-E-D' to remember the meaning of the word: 'Blurred' means 'unclear' or 'indistinct'.


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