26984 words

blur

8 definitions β€’ 8 examples
1
something that you cannot see clearly:

Examples:

If I don't wear my glasses, everything is just a blur.
2
something that you cannot remember or understand clearly:

Examples:

It all happened so long ago that it's just a blur to me now.
The last few days seem to have gone by in a blur.
3
to (make something or someone) become difficult to see clearly:

Examples:

As she drifted into sleep, the doctor's face began to blur and fade.
4
to make the difference between two things less clear, or to make it difficult to see the exact truth about something:

Examples:

This film blurs the line/distinction/boundary between reality and fantasy.
5
something whose shape is not clear
6
A blur is also something that you cannot remember clearly:

Examples:

It all happened so long ago that it’s just a blur to me now.
7
to become unclear, or to make something hard to see:

Examples:

[ T ] These deals are blurring the distinction between local and long-distance telephone service.
8
If a memory has blurred or something has blurred it, it becomes hard to remember clearly:

Examples:

My childhood memories are already blurring.

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