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BLIND

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, adverb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Blind.

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Blind - as an adjective

Unable to see

Example: "A person is blind to the extent that he must devise alternative techniques to do efficiently those things he would do with sight if he had normal vision"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unsighted14
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sighted12

Blind - as a noun

People who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

Example: "He spent hours reading to the blind"

A hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters)

Example: "He waited impatiently in the blind"

A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

Example: "They had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screen8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protection14protective coverprotective covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

Example: "He wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subterfuge16

Blind - as an adjective satellite

Unable or unwilling to perceive or understand

Example: "Blind to a lover's faults"

Not based on reason or evidence

Example: "Blind hatred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unreasoning12

Blind - as a verb

Render unable to see

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make blind by putting the eyes out

Example: "The criminals were punished and blinded"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make dim by comparison or conceal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dim6

Blind - as an adverb

Without seeing; unseeingly.

Absolutely, totally.

Example: "To swear blind"

(three card brag) without looking at the cards dealt.

Example Sentences

"He is blind in one eye."
"The blind man navigated his way through the crowded street."
"She gave a blind guess at the answer."
"The child played with blind enthusiasm."
"The blind spot in the car's mirror made changing lanes difficult."
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Word Game Points

Is BLIND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blind is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLIND has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BLIND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blind is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLIND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BLIND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blind is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLIND has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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