blood
As an adjective or noun adjunct, it describes something relating to, consisting of, or conveying the life-sustaining fluid in the body. It is frequently used to specify medical tests, familial relationships, or physiological functions.
Examples
3 of 5The doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.
The doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.
Legally, a blood relative has a higher claim to the inheritance than a distant acquaintance.
Legally, a blood relative has a higher claim to the inheritance than a distant acquaintance.
He's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.
He's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'B' in Blood as the 'Biological' link that connects family members (blood relatives).
Quick Quiz
The patient's ____ pressure was alarmingly high during the physical exam.
Correct!
The correct answer is: blood
Examples
The doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.
everydayThe doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.
Legally, a blood relative has a higher claim to the inheritance than a distant acquaintance.
formalLegally, a blood relative has a higher claim to the inheritance than a distant acquaintance.
He's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.
informalHe's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.
The researchers analyzed blood pressure fluctuations in patients over a six-month period.
academicThe researchers analyzed blood pressure fluctuations in patients over a six-month period.
Our medical tech startup is developing a new blood glucose monitoring system.
businessOur medical tech startup is developing a new blood glucose monitoring system.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
blood is thicker than water
family relationships are stronger than any others
in cold blood
without feeling or mercy; deliberately
bad blood
feelings of hatred or resentment between people
Often Confused With
Bleed is the verb (the action of losing blood), while blood is the noun or noun adjunct.
Bloody is a descriptive adjective meaning covered in blood, or used as a British slang intensifier.
Usage Notes
When used as an adjective, 'blood' typically functions as a noun adjunct, appearing directly before another noun (e.g., blood cell, blood sugar). It does not have comparative forms like 'bloodier'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'blood' when they mean the verb 'bleed' (e.g., 'My finger is blooding' instead of 'My finger is bleeding').
Memory Tip
Think of the 'B' in Blood as the 'Biological' link that connects family members (blood relatives).
Word Origin
From Old English 'blōd,' originating from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to gush or sprout.'
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, blood is a symbol of kinship and deep loyalty, often seen in phrases like 'blood oath' or 'blood brothers.'
Quick Quiz
The patient's ____ pressure was alarmingly high during the physical exam.
Correct!
The correct answer is: blood
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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