Blurred
/blɜːrd/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
Lacking sharpness or clarity of outline.
/blɜːrd/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Unclear or indistinct in appearance.
The image on the screen was blurred.
💡 Simply: Not clear or sharp
More Examples
2
The rain blurred my vision.
How It's Used
Photography
"The photo was blurred due to a slow shutter speed."
Vision
"My vision became blurred after the accident."
Past participle of "blur." Originates from the Middle English word "blurren," meaning to smear or smudge.
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, primarily referring to a lack of clarity in vision or image.
Memory tip
Think of a blurry photo – hard to see the details clearly.
Practice
Base: blur
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written