Pronunciation

/bleɪd/

Definitions

Noun

A noun referring to the act of losing blood from a wound or injury. For example: “The patient needed immediate medical attention after a severe bleed.”

• Also used metaphorically for the release or flow of something, like ink or tears. For example: “The printer started to bleed ink onto the page.”

Verb

1. To lose blood through a wound or injury. For example: “She quickly applied pressure to stop the bleeding.”
2. (Informal) To have a period or menstruation. For example: “It’s important for women to practice good hygiene during their bleed.”

Adjective

Referring to a color that appears when something has bled or been stained. For example: “The red shirt had a faint bleed from a previous wash.”

Adverb

In the context of sports, referring to a player’s ability to move with agility and precision, often while dribbling. For example: “He has great bleed in his soccer game.”

Phrases

• “Stop the bleeding” is a common idiom to refer to halting a loss or reducing a negative situation.
• “Bleeding edge” describes something that is on the cutting edge of technology or development.
• “Bleed through” can mean a color seeping through layers or a stain spreading.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The wound required stitches to prevent further bleeding.”
• Verb: “The doctor staunched the bleeding with a pressure bandage.”
• Adjective: “The paint on the wall had a slight bleed from the undercoat.”
• Adverb: “His bleed allowed him to evade the defender and score a goal.”

Synonyms

• Hemorrhage
• Leak
• Exude
• ooze
• Drip (informal, bleeding as in liquid)