Blind Definition

blind
adjective
  1. unable to see; "a person is blind to the extent that he must devise alternative techniques to do efficiently those things he would do with sight if he had normal vision"--Kenneth Jernigan
  2. unable or unwilling to perceive or understand; "blind to a lover's faults"; "blind to the consequences of their actions"
  3. not based on reason or evidence; "blind hatred"; "blind faith"; "unreasoning panic"
noun
  1. people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group; "he spent hours reading to the blind"
  2. a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters); "he waited impatiently in the blind"
  3. a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
  4. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"; "the holding company was just a blind"
verb
  1. render unable to see
  2. make blind by putting the eyes out; "The criminals were punished and blinded"
  3. make dim by comparison or conceal

"Blind" in song lyrics

See how blind is used in real songs:

  • "My equals think that I am blind"
    2Mex — Outro
  • "And keep the truth away from the blind"
    3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race
  • "Knowledge and wisdom gives sight to the blind"
    Esoteric f/ Kabir — Recognize

Usage tips for "blind"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "blind" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for blind to find words that pair well.

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