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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
blur (root meaning 'to stain/obscure') - no clear prefix or suffix breakdown, likely imitative of the unclear, smudged effect it describes
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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