Explanation at your level:
Blood is the red liquid inside your body. You have it in your veins. It keeps you alive and healthy. If you get a cut, you might see blood.
Doctors often check your blood to see if you are healthy. They might take a blood test. It is important to have clean and healthy blood.
Blood is essential for life because it carries oxygen to your cells. People can donate blood at hospitals to help others who have been in accidents or need surgery.
The term blood is often used in metaphors. For example, 'bad blood' means a long-standing argument. It is a powerful word that carries both biological and emotional significance in English.
Beyond the biological context, blood is frequently used in political and social discourse to represent lineage or ancestry, such as 'royal blood'. In literature, it is often a symbol of sacrifice, violence, or intense passion.
Etymologically, blood has deep roots in Germanic languages, reflecting its ancient importance. In advanced usage, it appears in complex idioms and scientific discourse, requiring an understanding of both its literal physiological functions and its deep-seated cultural symbolism.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Blood is a vital fluid.
- It is uncountable.
- Pronounced like 'mud'.
- Used in many idioms.
When we talk about blood, we are referring to the life-sustaining fluid that circulates through our heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. It is truly the body's transport system, carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and bringing carbon dioxide back to be exhaled.
Beyond just carrying oxygen, blood plays a critical role in our immune system. It contains white blood cells that act like tiny soldiers, fighting off infections and keeping us healthy. It is also responsible for clotting, which prevents us from losing too much fluid when we get a small cut or scrape.
The word blood comes from the Old English word blōd, which has roots in the Proto-Germanic blōdan. It has been a central concept in human history, often associated with life, death, and kinship.
Historically, many cultures viewed blood as the seat of the soul or the essence of life. In ancient medicine, the 'four humors' theory suggested that blood was one of the four fluids that determined a person's health and personality, leading to the practice of bloodletting, which we now know was often harmful.
In everyday English, you will hear blood used in many contexts, ranging from medical discussions to intense emotional expressions. It is a common noun, usually uncountable when referring to the substance in general.
Common collocations include blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood type. You might also hear it in more dramatic contexts, such as 'bad blood' between enemies or 'cold-blooded' behavior. It is a versatile word that carries both biological and metaphorical weight.
1. Bad blood: Hostility or resentment between people. Example: 'There has been bad blood between them for years.' 2. Blood is thicker than water: Family ties are stronger than other relationships. Example: 'I know we argued, but blood is thicker than water.' 3. Make one's blood boil: To make someone very angry. Example: 'The injustice of it made my blood boil.' 4. In cold blood: Done without emotion or mercy. Example: 'The crime was committed in cold blood.' 5. New blood: New people brought into an organization to provide fresh ideas. Example: 'The company needs new blood to succeed.' 6. Sweat blood: To work extremely hard. Example: 'I sweated blood to finish this project on time.'
The word blood is typically an uncountable noun, meaning we don't usually say 'a blood' or 'bloods' unless referring to specific types or samples in a medical lab. It follows standard noun patterns in sentences.
The pronunciation is unique because it doesn't rhyme with 'food' or 'good'; it rhymes with 'mud' or 'flood'. The IPA is /blʌd/. It is a single-syllable word with a short 'u' sound that can be tricky for some learners to master.
Fun Fact
It is one of the few words that has kept its meaning almost identical for over a thousand years.
Pronunciation Guide
Short u sound like in 'cup'.
Short u sound like in 'cup'.
Common Errors
- Rhyming with food
- Rhyming with wood
- Adding an extra syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Uncountable Nouns
Blood is red.
Possessive Adjectives
My blood.
Prepositional Phrases
Blood on the floor.
Examples by Level
The blood is red.
The / blood / is / red.
Simple subject-verb-adjective.
I see blood.
I / see / blood.
Basic SVO.
Blood is in the body.
Blood / is / in / the / body.
Prepositional phrase.
My blood is healthy.
My / blood / is / healthy.
Possessive adjective.
He has blood on his hand.
He / has / blood / on / his / hand.
Prepositional phrase.
Do you have blood?
Do / you / have / blood?
Interrogative.
The blood flows.
The / blood / flows.
Intransitive verb.
Blood is life.
Blood / is / life.
Metaphorical definition.
The doctor took a blood sample.
My blood pressure is normal.
He lost a lot of blood.
She has a blood type of O.
The blood test results are ready.
Exercise helps your blood circulation.
Blood sugar levels are important.
They donated blood to the hospital.
The surgery was successful despite the blood loss.
He felt his blood run cold when he heard the news.
You need to keep your blood sugar stable.
The scientist studied the blood cells under a microscope.
They are related by blood.
The injury caused a lot of blood to spill.
She is a blood donor.
High blood pressure can be dangerous.
There is a lot of bad blood between the two families.
The new manager brought some fresh blood to the team.
He sweated blood to get this promotion.
The decision was made in cold blood.
Blood is thicker than water, so he helped his brother.
The sight of the accident made my blood boil.
The charity drive aims to collect more blood.
The history of the conflict is written in blood.
The royal family takes great pride in their blue blood.
The political movement was born in blood and fire.
The athlete's blood was tested for performance-enhancing drugs.
The narrative is soaked in blood and betrayal.
He felt the adrenaline pumping through his blood.
The company is trying to get new blood into the board of directors.
The crime was described as a cold-blooded murder.
The cultural heritage is passed down through the blood.
The ancient ritual involved a sacrifice of blood.
The poet used blood as a metaphor for the fragility of life.
The lineage can be traced back through royal bloodlines.
The physician analyzed the blood chemistry with precision.
The revolutionary fervor was in their blood.
The legacy of the war is still in the nation's blood.
The artist painted with a color that resembled dried blood.
The philosophical debate touched upon the nature of blood and spirit.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"bad blood"
hostility
There is bad blood between the two neighbors.
neutral"blood is thicker than water"
family is more important than friends
He chose his brother over his friend because blood is thicker than water.
neutral"make one's blood boil"
to make someone very angry
His arrogance makes my blood boil.
casual"in cold blood"
without emotion or mercy
The crime was committed in cold blood.
formal"new blood"
new people with fresh ideas
The team needs some new blood.
neutral"sweat blood"
to work extremely hard
I sweated blood to finish this report.
casualEasily Confused
similar root
bleed is a verb, blood is a noun
I bleed when I cut myself; I have blood on my hand.
similar spelling
flood is water overflow
The flood destroyed the house; the blood is red.
similar spelling
brood means to think deeply or a group of young
She broods over the past.
similar spelling
blade is a sharp tool
The blade cut my finger.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + has + blood + in/on
He has blood on his shirt.
Subject + check + blood + noun
They check blood pressure.
There is + bad blood + between
There is bad blood between them.
Subject + sweat + blood + to
I sweated blood to finish.
Subject + is + related by + blood
We are related by blood.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Blood is an uncountable noun.
One is an action, the other is a substance.
Do not use the indefinite article.
It rhymes with mud.
Use 'blood' only for biological ties.
Tips
Rhyme Time
Remember: Blood rhymes with mud.
Medical contexts
Always use 'blood test' or 'blood pressure'.
Family ties
Use 'blood' to describe family relations.
No 'a'
Never say 'a blood'.
Short U
Keep the vowel sound short.
Don't pluralize
Avoid saying 'bloods'.
Ancient word
It is an Old English word.
Flashcards
Use idioms for better recall.
Metaphors
Notice how it is used in movies.
Uncountable
Treat it like 'water'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Blood is like MUD; it is thick and red.
Visual Association
A heart pumping red liquid.
Word Web
چالش
Try to use the phrase 'bad blood' in a sentence today.
ریشه کلمه
Old English
Original meaning: blōd
بافت فرهنگی
Can be a sensitive topic due to associations with violence or medical trauma.
Often used in idiomatic expressions regarding family and anger.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Medical
- blood test
- blood pressure
- blood donor
Conflict
- bad blood
- in cold blood
- make blood boil
Family
- blood relative
- blood is thicker than water
Work
- new blood
- sweat blood
Conversation Starters
"Do you donate blood?"
"What do you think 'blood is thicker than water' means?"
"Have you ever had a blood test?"
"Why do you think blood is a symbol of life?"
"What makes your blood boil?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you felt your blood boil.
Describe the importance of blood in the human body.
What does family mean to you in terms of 'blood'?
Reflect on a time you worked hard enough to 'sweat blood'.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, it is an uncountable noun.
It rhymes with mud.
It means resentment between people.
Only in very specific medical contexts, generally no.
No, it is a noun.
The verb is 'bleed'.
Due to hemoglobin.
Yes, it is essential for life.
خودت رو بسنج
The ___ is red.
Blood is the red liquid.
Which is a common medical test?
Blood tests are common.
Blood is a countable noun.
Blood is uncountable.
Word
معنی
Bad blood means resentment.
It makes my blood boil.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Blood is the essential red fluid of life, used literally in biology and metaphorically in human relationships.
- Blood is a vital fluid.
- It is uncountable.
- Pronounced like 'mud'.
- Used in many idioms.
Rhyme Time
Remember: Blood rhymes with mud.
Medical contexts
Always use 'blood test' or 'blood pressure'.
Family ties
Use 'blood' to describe family relations.
No 'a'
Never say 'a blood'.
مثال
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비정상적이다
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비정상이다
A2To be abnormal or irregular.
에 대해서
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누적되다
B1To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.
몸살
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몸살나다
A2To suffer from body aches and fatigue, often due to a cold.
쑤시다
B1To have a dull, throbbing pain; to ache.
에취
A2Achoo! (onomatopoeia for sneezing).
급성적이다
A2To be acute or sudden (e.g., an illness).
급성이다
A2Having a rapid onset and short course; to be acute (illness).
