Pronunciation: /blaɪnd/

Definitions of blind

noun a person who is unable to see

Example Sentences

A1 She uses a blind to cover the window.

A2 The blind man relied on his guide dog to navigate the city streets.

B1 The organization provides support for the blind in accessing education and employment opportunities.

B2 The blindfolded participants had to rely on their other senses to complete the obstacle course.

C1 The blind are often underestimated in their abilities, but many excel in various fields.

C2 The blind have faced discrimination throughout history, but advancements in technology have improved their quality of life.

verb make unable to see

Example Sentences

A1 She blind baked the pie crust before adding the filling.

A2 The driver had to blind the headlights of the car coming towards him.

B1 The company decided to blind test their new product before launching it.

B2 The magician blindfolded himself before performing the trick.

C1 The scientist conducted a double-blind study to eliminate bias in the results.

C2 The artist blind embossed the paper to create a textured effect.

adjective unable to see; lacking the sense of sight

Example Sentences

A1 She has a blind dog that she takes for walks every day.

A2 The blind man used a white cane to navigate the busy streets.

B1 The blind date set up by her friends turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

B2 Despite being blind to the risks, he decided to invest all his savings in the stock market.

C1 The artist's blind devotion to his craft led him to create masterpieces that captivated audiences worldwide.

C2 The jury was blind to the defendant's innocence, convicting him based on circumstantial evidence.

Examples of blind in a Sentence

formal The blind man navigated the city streets with the help of his guide dog.

informal I'm blind without my glasses, I can't see a thing!

slang Don't be blind to the truth, open your eyes and see what's really going on.

figurative Her love for him was blind, she couldn't see his faults no matter what.

Grammatical Forms of blind

past tense

blinded

plural

blinds

comparative

blinder

superlative

blindest

present tense

blind

future tense

will blind

perfect tense

have blinded

continuous tense

is blinding

singular

blind

positive degree

blind

infinitive

to blind

gerund

blinding

participle

blinded

Origin and Evolution of blind

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'blind' originated from the Old English word 'blind' which means lacking sight or unable to see.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blind' has evolved to not only refer to the physical inability to see but also to describe a lack of understanding, perception, or judgment.