blur — To make or become unclear or less distinct; to obscure. Can refer to physical vision or conceptual understanding.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To make or become unclear or less distinct; to obscure. Can refer to physical vision or conceptual understanding.
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɜːr/
Korean meaning: 흐리게 하다, 불분명하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 블러 (강세: 블러)
Example Sentences
- My teacher's handwriting is so messy that the letters blur together like a secret code.
- After staring at my phone for 8 hours straight, my eyes started to blur.
- The days of vacation passed in a happy blur of sleeping and eating.
blur
VERB//blɜːr//
To make or become unclear or less distinct; to obscure. Can refer to physical vision or conceptual understanding.
To make or become unclear or less distinct; to obscure. Can refer to physical vision or conceptual understanding.
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Touch the fur, stir the dust, and watch the image blur!
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Origin
First appeared in the 16th century, originally meaning 'to stain or make dirty.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to make unclear or hazy' as we use it today.
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“My teacher's handwriting is so messy that the letters blur together like a secret code.”
“After staring at my phone for 8 hours straight, my eyes started to blur.”
“The days of vacation passed in a happy blur of sleeping and eating.”
“He ran so fast that he became just a blur, like a cartoon character.”
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