B2 adjective Neutral

blood

/blʌd/

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

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1

The doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.

The doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.

2

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.

3

He's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.

He's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.

Word Family

Noun
blood
Verb
bleed
Adverb
bloodily
Adjective
bloody
Related
bloodline
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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

1

The doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.

everyday

The doctor ordered a routine blood test to check my cholesterol levels.

2

Legally, a blood relative has a higher claim to the inheritance than a distant acquaintance.

formal

Legally, a blood relative has a higher claim to the inheritance than a distant acquaintance.

3

He's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.

informal

He's my blood brother, we've been through everything together.

4

The researchers analyzed blood pressure fluctuations in patients over a six-month period.

academic

The researchers analyzed blood pressure fluctuations in patients over a six-month period.

5

Our medical tech startup is developing a new blood glucose monitoring system.

business

Our medical tech startup is developing a new blood glucose monitoring system.

Word Family

Noun
blood
Verb
bleed
Adverb
bloodily
Adjective
bloody
Related
bloodline

Common Collocations

blood pressure the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels
blood donor a person who voluntarily gives blood for transfusion
blood vessel a tubular structure carrying blood through the tissues and organs
blood type any of the various types of human blood
blood sample a portion of blood taken for medical analysis

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

blood vs bleed

Bleed is the verb (the action of losing blood), while blood is the noun or noun adjunct.

blood vs bloody

Bloody is a descriptive adjective meaning covered in blood, or used as a British slang intensifier.

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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'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'blood' when they mean the verb 'bleed' (e.g., 'My finger is blooding' instead of 'My finger is bleeding').

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'B' in Blood as the 'Biological' link that connects family members (blood relatives).

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Word Origin

From Old English 'blōd,' originating from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to gush or sprout.'

Grammar Patterns

Always precedes the noun it modifies in adjective use Uncountable as a noun No comparative or superlative forms
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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 Words

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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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