First Known Use: 1519
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1blur
noun \ˈblər\
: something that you cannot see clearly
: something that is difficult to remember
Full Definition of BLUR
1
: a smear or stain that obscures
2
: something vaguely or indistinctly perceived; especially : something moving or occurring too quickly to be clearly seen
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Origin of BLUR
perhaps akin to Middle English bleren to blear
2blur
verb
: to make (something) unclear or difficult to see or remember
: to become unclear or difficult to see or remember
blurredblur·ring
Full Definition of BLUR
transitive verb
1
: to obscure or blemish by smearing
2
: sully
3
: to make dim, indistinct, or vague in outline or character
4
: to make cloudy or confused
intransitive verb
1
: to make blurs
2
: to become vague or indistinct
— blur·ring·ly \ˈblər-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of BLUR
1520
Related to BLUR
- Antonyms
- clarify, clear (up), illuminate
BLURRED Defined for Kids
1blur
noun \ˈblər\
Definition of BLUR for Kids
1
: something that cannot be seen clearly <The ball was moving so fast, all I saw was a blur.>
2
: something that is difficult to remember <By now, my summer vacation is a blur.>
2blur
verb
blurredblur·ring
Definition of BLUR for Kids
1
: to make unclear or hard to see or remember <Adjusting the lenses just blurred the image further.>
2
: to make or become unclear or confused <Time only blurred his memory of the incident.>
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