Basic Details
Word: Blink
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To quickly close and open your eyes.
Synonyms: Wink, flash, gaze
Antonyms: Stare, gaze, fixate
Idioms and Phrases
- Not a blink: Means to not show any hesitation or fear. Example: "He didn't even blink when he faced the challenge."
- Blink and youll miss it: Refers to something happening very quickly. Example: "The fireworks were so beautiful, but blink and youll miss it as they disappeared in seconds."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She couldn't believe her eyes and had to blink several times to ensure she wasn't dreaming.
Example 2: It's important to blink regularly when staring at a screen for a long time to keep your eyes moist.
Example 3: The sudden bright light made him blink rapidly before he adjusted to the brightness.
Fun Fact
Did you know that humans blink about 15-20 times per minute? This helps to keep our eyes clean and moist!
Famous Quote
"The eye is the window of the soul, and the blink is the curtain." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blink" mean?
a) To quickly close and open your eyes
b) To look around
c) To run fast
d) To shout loudly
Answer: a) To quickly close and open your eyes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blink"?
a) Stare
b) Wink
c) Gaze
d) Fixate
Answer: b) Wink
3. Which sentence uses "blink" correctly?
a) He blinked at his friend when they arrived.
b) The cat blinked loudly in the room.
c) I blinked the door open.
d) She blinked the book sitting on the shelf.
Answer: a) He blinked at his friend when they arrived.
4. Which idiom means to not show any hesitation?
a) Not a blink
b) Blink and youll miss it
c) A blink of an eye
d) In the blink of an eye
Answer: a) Not a blink
5. What is the opposite of "blink"?
a) Fixed stare
b) Quick close
c) Sudden shut
d) Fast look
Answer: a) Fixed stare
