B2 noun Neutral

blind

/blaɪnd/

A blind refers to a physical covering for a window, such as a shade or shutter, used to block light or maintain privacy. In academic or scientific contexts, it also describes an experimental procedure where information is withheld from subjects or researchers to eliminate bias.

Ejemplos

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1

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

2

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

3

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blind
Verb
blind
Adverbio
blindly
Adjetivo
blind
Relacionado
blindness
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Truco para recordar

A 'blind' blocks what you see, whether it is the light through a window or information in a scientific experiment.

Quiz rápido

The researchers implemented a double-_____ study to ensure that neither the patients nor the doctors knew who received the medication.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blind

Ejemplos

1

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

everyday

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

2

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

formal

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

3

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

informal

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

4

A double-blind procedure is considered the gold standard for clinical research to ensure objective results.

academic

A double-blind procedure is considered the gold standard for clinical research to ensure objective results.

5

The HR department used a blind recruitment process to avoid any unconscious prejudice toward applicants.

business

The HR department used a blind recruitment process to avoid any unconscious prejudice toward applicants.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blind
Verb
blind
Adverbio
blindly
Adjetivo
blind
Relacionado
blindness

Colocaciones comunes

window blind window blind
double-blind trial double-blind trial
roller blind roller blind
blind review blind review
venetian blind venetian blind

Frases Comunes

blind spot

blind spot

blind alley

blind alley

blind trust

blind trust

Se confunde a menudo con

blind vs blindness

Blindness is the physiological state of being unable to see, whereas a blind is an object or a methodological control.

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Notas de uso

When referring to window coverings, it is most commonly used in the plural form 'blinds'. In a research context, 'blind' acts as a noun describing the lack of information provided to a participant.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'blind' only as an adjective and forget it can be a noun for window coverings or scientific methods.

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Truco para recordar

A 'blind' blocks what you see, whether it is the light through a window or information in a scientific experiment.

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Origen de la palabra

From Old English 'blind', meaning destitute of sight or dark, originating from Germanic roots.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (e.g., a window blind) Often used in the plural 'blinds' for window treatments Can function as part of a compound noun in academic phrases like 'double-blind'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, 'blinds' are a standard home feature for privacy and light control, often preferred over curtains in modern office spaces.

Quiz rápido

The researchers implemented a double-_____ study to ensure that neither the patients nor the doctors knew who received the medication.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blind

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