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Meaning of the word blind in English

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blind

US /blaɪnd/
UK /blaɪnd/
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Adjective

1.

unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition

Example:
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She has been blind since birth.
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He went blind in his old age.
Synonym:
sighted
2.

not able to understand or accept something

Example:
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He is blind to his own faults.
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Love is blind.
Synonym:
ignorantunawareobliviousinsensibleheedless

Verb

1.

cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily

Example:
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The bright lights blinded him for a moment.
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The accident left him partially blind.
Synonym:
dazzleglareobscuredim
2.

deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception

Example:
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His ambition blinded him to the risks.
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Prejudice can blind people to the truth.
Synonym:
misleaddeceivedeludemisguideconfuse

Noun

1.

a screen or cover for a window, especially one made of slats that can be adjusted to let in or shut out light

Example:
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Please pull down the blinds to block the sun.
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The room was dark with the blinds drawn.
Synonym:
shuttercurtainshadescreen
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