blindly — without being able to see; without thinking or understanding
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without being able to see; without thinking or understanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblaɪndli/
Korean meaning: 눈을 감고; 맹목적으로, 생각 없이
Korean pronunciation: **블라**인들리
Example Sentences
- She blindly reached for her phone in the dark and knocked over her coffee mug.
- Don't blindly believe everything you read on the internet.
- The tourist blindly walked into the 'Staff Only' area and ended up in the kitchen.
blindly
ADVERB//ˈblaɪndli//
without being able to see; without thinking or understanding
without being able to see; without thinking or understanding
From wandering blindly to being guided kindly!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'blind'(눈이 먼)에 부사 접미사 '-ly'가 결합되어 형성된 단어입니다. 원래는 물리적으로 보지 못하는 상태를 나타냈지만, 시간이 지나면서 '생각 없이, 무분별하게'라는 비유적 의미도 갖게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“She blindly reached for her phone in the dark and knocked over her coffee mug.”
“Don't blindly believe everything you read on the internet.”
“The tourist blindly walked into the 'Staff Only' area and ended up in the kitchen.”
“Students shouldn't blindly memorize formulas without understanding them.”
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