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1. blink
verb. ['ˈblɪŋk'] briefly shut the eyes.
Synonyms
- palpebrate
- wink
- nictate
- act involuntarily
- nictitate
- flutter
- act reflexively
Antonyms
- consume
- remember
- increase
- asymmetrical
Etymology
- blinken (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
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Rhymes with Blink
- interlink
- rethink
- swink
- stink
- spink
- smink
- shrink
- schlink
- schinke
- plink
- krinke
- klinke
- klink
- klinck
- frink
- flink
- drink
- clink
- brink
- zinke
- zink
- zinck
- zinc
- wink
- vink
- think
- sync
- sink
- rinke
- rink
How do you pronounce blink?
Pronounce blink as blɪŋk.
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Sentences with blink
1. Verb, base form
Now the seat belt light will blink and then a chime will sound between one and three times.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Kenmore dishwashers have buttons and indicator lights that blink when the machine experiences a problem or error.
3. Noun, singular or mass
This cult fave — an alcohol-based "rinse-free" wash — sells out in the blink of an eye.
Quotes about blink
1. The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye.
- Jimi Hendrix
2. The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye.
- Jimi Hendrix
3. You wanted hearts and flowers,” he murmurs.I blink at him, not quite believing what I’m seeing.“You have my heart.” And he waves toward the room.“And here are the flowers,” I whisper, completing his sentence. “Christian, it’s lovely.
- E.L. James, Fifty Shades Darker
2. blink
verb. ['ˈblɪŋk'] force to go away by blinking.
Synonyms
- subdue
- wink
- conquer
- suppress
- blink away
- inhibit
- stamp down
Antonyms
- simple
- pull
- stand still
- linger
Etymology
- blinken (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
3. blink
verb. ['ˈblɪŋk'] gleam or glow intermittently.
Synonyms
- flicker
- flick
- wink
- twinkle
- flash
- winkle
Antonyms
- dullness
- disappear
- hide
- uncover
Etymology
- blinken (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
4. blink
noun. ['ˈblɪŋk'] a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.
Synonyms
- reflex action
- winking
- instinctive reflex
- inborn reflex
- palpebration
- nictitation
- unconditioned reflex
- blinking
- innate reflex
- physiological reaction
- eye blink
- reflex
- wink
- reflex response
Antonyms
- mitigated
- voluntary
- order
- louden
Etymology
- blinken (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))