blinked

[blɪŋkt]

blinked Definition

• 1. closed and opened the eyes quickly
• 2. missed an opportunity or failed to notice something

Using blinked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blinked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She blinked rapidly to clear her vision.

• Example

  He blinked in surprise when he saw the cake.

• Example

  I blinked and missed the signpost.

• Example

  The company blinked and lost the chance to acquire the startup.

blinked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blinked

• winked
• flashed
• flickered
• twinkled

Antonyms for blinked

• stared
• gazed

Phrases with blinked

• blink of an eye

  a very short time

  Example

  The thief was gone in the blink of an eye.

• don't blink

  used to advise someone not to miss an important event or opportunity

  Example

  Don't blink or you'll miss the best part of the movie.

• blink and you'll miss it

  something happens so quickly that if you look away, you will miss it

  Example

  The race is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it event.

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Summary: blinked in Brief

The verb 'blinked' [blɪŋkt] means to close and open the eyes quickly. It can also mean to miss an opportunity or fail to notice something. Examples include 'She blinked rapidly to clear her vision.' and 'The company blinked and lost the chance to acquire the startup.' Phrases like 'blink of an eye' and 'blink and you'll miss it' emphasize the brevity of time.