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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'blind', meaning 'unable to see', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. Originally denoting physical inability to perceive with sight, it evolved metaphorically to describe actions or judgments made without proper thought or discernment.
Breakdown
blind (unable to see) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives). The suffix converts the adjective into an adverb modifying verbs to indicate manner.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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