Blind
Noun, Verb, Adjective
UK
/blaÉŞnd/
US
/blaÉŞnd/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A covering for a window that blocks light.
(v) : To cause someone to lose sight temporarily or permanently.
(adj) : Unable to see; not noticing or aware of something.
(v) : To cause someone to lose sight temporarily or permanently.
(adj) : Unable to see; not noticing or aware of something.
Example
"(n) : The new blinds match the colour of the walls."
"(v) : The bright light blinded him for a few seconds."
"(adj) : He made a blind choice without checking the facts."
Explanation
Blind means unable to see because of complete or partial loss of sight. It can also mean acting without thinking or knowing the facts, like “blind trust,” which means trusting without proof. As a noun, blinds are window coverings that block light. People can be blind from birth or become blind due to illness or injury. In expressions, “blind” can describe an inability to notice something, such as “He is blind to her kindness,” meaning he does not recognise it.