Blink
/blɪŋk/
verbBeginner🔥Very CommonGeneral
2 meanings1 question
Definitions
2 meanings1
To rapidly open and close the eyelids.
/blɪŋk/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To open and close the eyes quickly.
The bright light made me blink.
💡 Simply: To close and open your eyes quickly.
More Examples
2
She blinked rapidly, trying to clear her vision.
How It's Used
General
"He blinked in surprise."
2
A single, rapid closure and opening of the eyelids.
/blɪŋk/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A quick opening and closing of the eyes.
A single blink was all it took for her to register the change.
💡 Simply: A quick closing and opening of the eyes.
More Examples
2
He noticed the subtle blink that betrayed her secret.
How It's Used
General
"There was a blink of an eyelid."
Tip:Imagine a very short flash of light, like a blink.
From Middle English *blinken, *blincken, of imitative origin.
The word 'blink' has been used in similar contexts for centuries, often referring to the rapid closure of the eyes as a reaction.
Memory tip
Think of a light quickly flashing - blink!
Word Origin
LanguageImitative
Original meaning
"Sound of the eyes closing quickly"
blink repeatedlyblink in surprise
Common misspellings
blinckblnk
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