Word: Blear
Part of Speech: Verb (can also be used as an adjective)
Definition:
As a verb: To make something dim or indistinct; to blur or make unclear. For example, if fog makes it hard to see, you can say that the fog "blears" your vision.
As an adjective: It describes someone who looks tired or worn out, often because of lack of sleep or exhaustion.
Usage Instructions:
When using "blear" as a verb, you can describe how something becomes unclear due to an external factor (like fog or tears).
When using "blear" as an adjective, you can describe a person's appearance, particularly when they seem tired or sleepy.
Examples:
Verb: "The heavy rain bleared the windows, making it difficult to see outside."
Adjective: "After studying all night for the exam, her eyes looked bleary."
Advanced Usage:
In literary or poetic contexts, "blear" can be used to create vivid imagery. For example: "The bleary dawn broke over the horizon, signaling another long day ahead."
Word Variants:
Bleariness (noun): The state of being bleary. Example: "His bleariness made it clear he had not slept well."
Bleary (adjective): Similar to "blear," it describes someone with tired, blurry eyes. Example: "He woke up with bleary eyes."
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
For the verb use: blur, dim, cloud, obscure.
For the adjective use: tired, exhausted, weary, drowsy.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
Summary:
"Blears" can describe both the physical state of being unable to see clearly and the tired appearance of a person.