blink Definition
- 1to close and open one or both eyes quickly
- 2to shine with a sudden light
- 3to happen very quickly
Using blink: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blink" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She blinked in surprise when she saw the cake.
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The lights blinked on and off during the storm.
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He blinked away the tears from his eyes.
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The movie was so short, I must have blinked and missed the ending.
blink Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with blink
Example
The thief was in and out of the store in the blink of an eye.
something that happens very quickly and is easy to miss if you're not paying attention
Example
The race was so fast, blink and you'll miss it!
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She blinked back tears as she said goodbye to her best friend.
Summary: blink in Brief
The verb 'blink' [blɪŋk] refers to the action of closing and opening one or both eyes quickly. It can also mean to shine suddenly or happen very quickly. The phrase 'blink of an eye' denotes a very short time, while 'blink and you'll miss it' implies something that happens quickly and is easy to miss. 'Blink back tears' means to try to stop yourself from crying.
