Bleed Into

Pronunciation: /bliːd ˈɪntuː/

Definitions of bleed into

verb to seep or flow into something, usually in a gradual or unintended manner

Example Sentences

A1 The red dye from my shirt bled into the white laundry.

A2 I accidentally let the ink from my pen bleed into my notebook.

B1 The emotions from the book started to bleed into my own feelings.

B2 The music from the party next door bled into our peaceful evening.

C1 The political unrest in the neighboring country began to bleed into our own society.

C2 The corruption in the government has started to bleed into every aspect of society.

Examples of bleed into in a Sentence

formal The ink started to bleed into the paper, creating a smudged effect.

informal I accidentally let the colors bleed into each other while painting.

slang I hate when my mascara starts to bleed into my eyes.

figurative His personal problems began to bleed into his work life, affecting his performance.

Grammatical Forms of bleed into

• past tense: bled
• plural: bleed into
• comparative: more bleeding into
• superlative: most bleeding into
• present tense: bleeds
• future tense: will bleed
• perfect tense: has bled
• continuous tense: is bleeding
• singular: bleeds into
• positive degree: bleed into
• infinitive: to bleed into
• gerund: bleeding into
• participle: bled into

Origin and Evolution of bleed into

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'bleed into' originated from the concept of one substance physically flowing or seeping into another.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe the act of one liquid seeping into another, the phrase 'bleed into' has evolved to also convey the idea of one concept or idea merging seamlessly with another, often used in a figurative sense to describe the blending or integration of different elements.