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UK/["/bliːd/","/bliːdz/","/bled/","/ˈbliːdɪŋ/"]/US/["/bliːd/","/bliːdz/","/bled/","/ˈbliːdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Bleed

to lose blood, especially from a wound or an injury

In simple words: To lose blood from the body.

Bleed in a sentence

  • My finger's bleeding.
  • She slowly **bled to death**.
  • He was bleeding from a gash on his head.
  • The small blood vessels in the nose bleed easily.
  • The company seems intent on bleeding us for every penny we have.
  • Keep the paint fairly dry so that the colours don't bleed into each other.
  • The big corporations are bleeding some of these small countries dry.
  • ‘I have to go to Brazil on business.’ ‘My heart bleeds for you!’

How to use Bleed

Used in medical contexts to describe injury or surgery. Can be used metaphorically for losing something valuable. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

bleed + object

Memory hint

Think of a wound that needs to 'lead' away blood — 'bleed' sounds like 'lead'.

Related words

Collocations with Bleed

Synonyms for Bleed

  • drain
  • seep
  • exude
  • hemorrhage
  • lose blood

Opposites of Bleed

Common mistakes with Bleed

  • Confused with 'bled', the past tense form.
  • Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'bleed' without specifying what's bleeding.
  • Using inappropriately in non-medical contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about Bleed

What does Bleed mean?

To lose blood from the body.

What is the definition of Bleed?

to lose blood, especially from a wound or an injury

How do you use Bleed in a sentence?

My finger's bleeding.

Can you give another example of Bleed?

She slowly **bled to death**.

What are synonyms for Bleed?

Common alternatives include drain, seep, exude, hemorrhage, lose blood.

What is the opposite of Bleed?

Opposite meanings include clot, heal.

What words go with Bleed?

It commonly pairs with badly, heavily, profusely, from, bleed to death.

What are common mistakes when using Bleed?

Confused with 'bled', the past tense form. Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'bleed' without specifying what's bleeding. Using inappropriately in non-medical contexts.

How do you pronounce Bleed?

US: /["/bliːd/","/bliːdz/","/bled/","/ˈbliːdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/bliːd/","/bliːdz/","/bled/","/ˈbliːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bleed?

Used in medical contexts to describe injury or surgery. Can be used metaphorically for losing something valuable. Not typically used in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Bleed?

"Bleed" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.