Definition and meaning of English word "blood"
blood
/blʌd/
Meaning
NounA vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
How to use
In medical contexts, 'blood' is often used to refer to a specific type or component, such as 'oxygenated blood' or 'plasma'. However, in everyday conversation, it's common to use 'blood' as a metaphor for passion or energy, as in 'the blood of the project is its innovative idea'. Learners should be aware that 'blood' can also be used as a verb, meaning to intimidate or frighten someone, as in 'he was blooded by the aggressive dog'.
🇬🇧 English
blood
Example
I need to donate blood.
The blood test showed nothing.
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Common phrases
- blood pressure— the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries
- blood test— a medical test that measures the levels of various substances in the blood
- blood transfusion— the transfer of blood from one person to another
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Frequency rank: #280 in English
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The English word "blood" means "blood" in English.
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