Blind Meaning and Definition
Blind
Pronunciation
/blaɪnd/
Part of Speech
Noun, Adjective
Definition
A lack of vision or sight; incapable of seeing; something that blocks or obscures the view; not able to see or understand something.
Examples
- The blind man walked down the street with his cane.
- The window lacked blinds, allowing the sunlight to enter the room.
Synonyms
- Visual impairment
- Clueless
Antonyms
- Clear-sighted
- Sharp-eyed
Etymology
The word “blind” has its roots in Old English as “blind”, meaning “without sight” or “unable to see”. It is related to the Proto-Germanic word “blindiz”, and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root “leps”, meaning “to see”.
Usage Notes
The word “blind” is often used as an adjective to describe something that is unseen or unknown. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who is unable to see or a type of window shade. Be cautious not to confuse it with the verb “to blind”, which means to deprive of sight.
Cultural References
The word “blind” has been used in various cultural and literary contexts, such as in the title of the famous novel “Blindness” by José Saramago, and in music by artists like Blind Melon and Blind Faith.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- To be blind to something
- To blind oneself to the truth
Related Words or Phrases
- Visually impaired
- Eyeless
Collocations
- Blind spot
- Blind eye
Frequency of Use
The word “blind” is commonly used in everyday language, with a frequency of approximately 1.5% of all spoken words in the English language.
Common Misspellings
- Blaine
- Blindly