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Vocabulary Entry
blake
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A surname of English origin, possibly derived from a word meaning 'dark' or 'fair'.
Example Sentences
"Blake is a common last name in many English-speaking countries."
"I met a girl named Blake at the conference."
"The author William Blake is well-known in literature."
V
verb
To make a sharp bang or noise, especially through a gun or a similar device.
Example Sentences
"He blaked off a few rounds during target practice."
"The soldier blaked the rifle to signal the beginning of the exercise."
"She blaked an announcement that echoed through the hall."
A
adjective
Describing something that is pale or light in color.
Example Sentences
"She wore a blake dress that stood out against the dark background."
"The artist used blake colors to convey a sense of serenity."
"He admired the blake sky at dawn as the sun began to rise."