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- [bleer]
- /blɪər/
- /blɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bleer]
- /blɪər/
Definitions of blear word
- verb blear to make (eyes or sight) dim with or as if with tears; blur 3
- adjective blear made dim by tears, mucus, etc. 3
- adjective blear blurred; dim; indistinct; misty 3
- verb transitive blear to dim (the eyes) with tears, mucus, etc. 3
- verb transitive blear to blur (a surface or an outline) 3
- verb with object blear to make dim, as with tears or inflammation: a biting wind that bleared the vision. 1
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Origin of blear
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English bleri, blere (v.), blere (adj.) < ?
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Parts of speech for Blear
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blear popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blear usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blear
verb blear
- dim — DIM statement
- darken — If something darkens or if a person or thing darkens it, it becomes darker.
- mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
- fog — a second growth of grass, as after mowing.
- deceive — If you deceive someone, you make them believe something that is not true, usually in order to get some advantage for yourself.
Antonyms for blear
verb blear
- brighten — If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
- lighten — to become less severe, stringent, or harsh; ease up: Border inspections have lightened recently.
- illuminate — to make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject).