blood - Master This Word
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blood Word Meanings
- the red liquid in our bodies
- a family relationship
- an emotional or spiritual connection
blood Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
blood Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/blʌd/
US
/blʌd/
blood Word Etymology
blood = 'blood' (Old English) | Old English → Germanic → Proto-Indo-European. Visualize a warm, red river flowing through our bodies, connecting all our senses and emotions, symbolizing life and relationships.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I hold my palm to my wrist and press lightly, watching the pulse move under the skin. The color in my face shifts as the beat settles, and I adjust my breathing to keep the rhythm calm. When I reach out to someone I love, I feel a warm thread that tightens and passes between us, a living link that speaks without words. That sense of blood moving through my body makes the idea of family and loyalty feel suddenly real.
Real Context
Blood is a vivid word that spans several senses in English. Literally, it refers to the red liquid that travels through arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body. Metaphorically, blood can describe family ties or lineage, as in expressions about blood relatives or blood relationship. It also marks emotional or spiritual connections, as people speak of blood bonds, ancestors, or shared fate. English speakers use blood in idioms and medical terms (blood pressure, blood type) with both concrete and figurative meanings. Learners should notice that some phrases are fixed, and others change meaning beyond the literal sense.
Usage Reminders
- Know both literal and figurative uses
- Watch for fixed phrases (blood pressure, blood type)
- Beware idioms like blood is thicker than water
- Avoid translating blood-related phrases literally
- Use collocations with blood to sound natural
Common Misconceptions
- Blood is always only about staying alive medically
- Bloods ties always mean legal kinship
- Blood can replace all family terms (blood aunt/uncle means the same as aunt/uncle)
- Blood and guts are interchangeable in idioms
- Blood type defines personality
Thinking Differences
English users rely on both literal and metaphorical senses; learners should watch for fixed phrases and idioms that don’t map directly to other languages.
Learning Tips
- Practice both literal and metaphorical senses
- Learn common blood-related idioms
- memorize medical terms (blood pressure, blood type)
- Pair blood with kinship vocabulary
- Be aware of fixed phrases that don’t translate literally
- Use authentic example sentences
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'blood'?
A.A type of electricity
B.A type of food made from wheat
C.A liquid that circulates in the veins and arteries of humans and other vertebrate animals
D.A type of clothing material
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence below uses the word 'blood' correctly?
A.He drank a glass of blood with his dinner.
B.She donated blood at the hospital.
C.Her favorite color is blood red.
D.The blood on the tree branches was beautiful in the sunlight.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'blood'?
A.Clothes
B.Water
C.Vegetables
D.Bicycle
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'blood'?
A.Milk
B.Coat
C.Sunshine
D.Chair
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario involving 'blood'?
A.A doctor was treating a patient who had lost a lot of blood.
B.She was eating lunch at a cafe.
C.They were studying for a test together.
D.He was jogging in the park.
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