blink — to shut and open the eyes quickly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to shut and open the eyes quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɪŋk/
Korean meaning: 눈을 깜빡이다
Korean pronunciation: **블링**크
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked if we understood, and I didn't even blink before saying yes.
- My computer screen blinks so much, I think it's trying to communicate in Morse code.
- Don't blink during the movie's best scene or you'll miss it!
blink
VERB//blɪŋk//
to shut and open the eyes quickly
💡 Concept
She tried not to blink during the staring contest with her little brother.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/blɪŋk/
🇬🇧 UK/blɪŋk/
🌳Etymology
Rootblink
Origin
중세 영어 'blinken'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '반짝거리다'라는 의미였습니다. 네덜란드어 'blinken'과도 관련이 있으며, 빛이 반짝이는 모습에서 눈을 깜빡이는 동작으로 의미가 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
thinksinklinkpinkdrink
think
sink
link
pink
drink
🔗Collocations
blink of an eye
blink back tears
without blinking
lights blink
blink rapidly
📝Examples
“The teacher asked if we understood, and I didn't even blink before saying yes.”
😄 Fun example
“My computer screen blinks so much, I think it's trying to communicate in Morse code.”
“Don't blink during the movie's best scene or you'll miss it!”
😄 Fun example
“He blinked in confusion when his mom asked him to clean his room.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
winkflashflickertwinkleglimmer
Antonyms
staregazeglare
Related
eyesightvisionlightmoment
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