blurt - Master This Word
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blurt Word Meanings
- to say something suddenly and without thinking
- to reveal a secret unintentionally
- to speak impulsively.
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blurt Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/blɜːt/
US
/blɜrt/
blurt Word Etymology
blurt = 'to utter suddenly' (Old English) → Middle English → Modern English. Imagine a person bursting out words like a balloon popping, revealing everything inside at once.
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 InputReal Context
Blurt is a verb meaning to say something suddenly and without thinking, often because a thought bursts out before the mind stops to filter it. It can also mean to reveal a secret unintentionally or to speak impulsively in a moment of emotion. People may blurt out a name, a detail, or a confession, sometimes out of habit or pressure. The phrase blurting out something is usually regretted afterward, especially if the information was private or sensitive. In everyday English, you can say someone tends to blurt when startled or excited, but you might say they try not to, or that they regretted blurting in the moment.
Usage Reminders
- Pause briefly before speaking in tense moments.
- Use 'blurt out' to describe impulsive, unthinking disclosure.
- Avoid using it for carefully planned statements.
- Pair with a direct object (e. g., blurted out a name).
- Be mindful of privacy; blurting often leads to regret.
Common Misconceptions
- Blurt is only about revealing secrets.
- It always happens when you are surprised or excited.
- Blurt is a positive trait.
- You can use 'blurt' as a noun, 'a blurt'.
- You can omit 'out' after blurt.
Thinking Differences
Blurt marks a quick, unfiltered impulse in English: think of it as a social stumble. Learners often over- or under-apply it, thinking it always involves big or sensitive information, or that it only happens in informal speech.
Learning Tips
- Pause before speaking in heated moments to avoid blurting.
- Identify trigger situations where you tend to speak impulsively.
- Use 'blurt out' with a direct object to show what is revealed.
- Distinguish blurting from confident disclosure in informal settings.
- Practice paraphrasing to soften statements when appropriate.
- Learn common collocations like 'blurt out a name' to sound natural.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'blurt'?
A.To cry
B.To laugh loudly
C.To speak suddenly and without thinking
D.To whisper
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is the word 'blurt' used correctly?
A.They laughed quietly during the test.
B.She whispered the answer to the teacher.
C.He blurted out the answer without raising his hand.
D.The baby cried for attention.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'blurt'?
A.Reveal
B.Conceal
C.Deliberate
D.Mutter
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'blurt'?
A.Whisper
B.Blab
C.Stifle
D.Mumble
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life situation might someone 'blurt' something out?
A.During a job interview
B.While taking a test
C.At a quiet library
D.In a movie theater
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