Word: Bleed
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To lose blood from the body, usually because of an injury; or to have something (like ink or colour) spread or run into another area.
Synonyms: Haemorrhage, lose blood, outflow
Antonyms: Clog, stem
Example 1: She fell and cut her knee, causing it to bleed.
Example 2: The artist used a special technique to make the colours bleed into each other.
Example 3: If you prick your finger, it might bleed, so be careful with sharp objects.
Did you know that when we bleed, our body has a remarkable ability to clot the blood to prevent excessive loss? This process is crucial for healing and recovery.
"Suffering, like the blood that bleeds from an open wound, can be a source of our strength." - Unknown
1. What does "bleed" mean?
a) To gain weight
b) To lose blood
c) To paint
d) To sing
Answer: b) To lose blood
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bleed"?
a) Haemorrhage
b) Swim
c) Jump
d) Laugh
Answer: a) Haemorrhage
3. Which sentence uses "bleed" correctly?
a) The vase will bleed if you fill it with water.
b) If you cut your finger, it will bleed.
c) The dog will bleed when it runs.
d) I will bleed the vegetables before cooking them.
Answer: b) If you cut your finger, it will bleed.
4. Which idiom means that family is more important than friends?
a) Blood is thicker than water
b) Cold as ice
c) A stitch in time
d) All bark and no bite
Answer: a) Blood is thicker than water
5. What is the opposite of "bleed" in the context of stopping blood loss?
a) Open
b) Clog
c) Run
d) Flow
Answer: b) Clog
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