A2noun 1K

Blood

🇬🇧 UK /["/blʌd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/blʌd/"]/

Meaning of Blood

the red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals

In simple words: The red liquid in our bodies that carries oxygen and nutrients.

Blood in a sentence

• She donated blood to help those in need.
• The doctor checked his blood for any signs of disease.
• The movie was filled with scenes of blood and violence.
• He felt a rush of blood to his face when he realized his mistake.
• Their argument was so intense that it felt like blood was boiling between them.

How to use Blood

Used in both medical and everyday contexts. Can describe physical blood or be used metaphorically (e.g., 'blood ties'). Generally neutral, but can be intense in discussions about violence or injury.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'blood' as 'blue-red' when you see it in veins before it gets oxygen.

Related words

Collocations with Blood

• cold
• hot
• warm
• drop
• pool
• trickle
• lose
• shed
• spill
• dribble
• drip
• flow
• cell
• group
• type
• in blood
• in somebody’s/​the blood
• blood from
• caked in blood
• caked with blood
• covered in blood
• cold
• hot
• warm
• drop
• pool
• trickle
• lose
• shed
• spill
• dribble
• drip
• flow
• cell
• group
• type
• in blood
• in somebody’s/​the blood
• blood from
• caked in blood
• caked with blood
• covered in blood

Synonyms for Blood

• hemoglobin
• sanguine fluid
• vital fluid

Opposites of Blood

• purity
• health

Common mistakes with Blood

• Confused with 'bleed' when describing a process.
• Omitting the article in phrases like 'the blood' or 'a blood sample'.

Frequently asked questions about Blood

What does Blood mean?

The red liquid in our bodies that carries oxygen and nutrients.

What is the definition of Blood?

the red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals

How do you use Blood in a sentence?

She donated blood to help those in need.

Can you give another example of Blood?

The doctor checked his blood for any signs of disease.

What are synonyms for Blood?

Common alternatives include hemoglobin, sanguine fluid, vital fluid.

What is the opposite of Blood?

Opposite meanings include purity, health.

What words go with Blood?

It commonly pairs with cold, hot, warm, drop, pool, trickle, lose, shed, spill, dribble, drip, flow, cell, group, type, in blood, in somebody’s/​the blood, blood from, caked in blood, caked with blood, covered in blood, cold, hot, warm, drop, pool, trickle, lose, shed, spill, dribble, drip, flow, cell, group, type, in blood, in somebody’s/​the blood, blood from, caked in blood, caked with blood, covered in blood.

What are common mistakes when using Blood?

Confused with 'bleed' when describing a process. Omitting the article in phrases like 'the blood' or 'a blood sample'.

How do you pronounce Blood?

US: /["/blʌd/"]/, UK: /["/blʌd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Blood?

Used in both medical and everyday contexts. Can describe physical blood or be used metaphorically (e.g., 'blood ties'). Generally neutral, but can be intense in discussions about violence or injury.

What CEFR level is Blood?

"Blood" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.