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Vocabulary Entry
bleed
|verb • verb • noun • noun
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V
verb
To lose blood from the body, typically due to injury.
Example Sentences
"He started to bleed after the accident."
"If you cut your finger, it may bleed."
"The soldiers were trained to stop bleeding in the field."
V
verb
To cause a fluid or color to escape or seep out.
Example Sentences
"The dye will bleed if it gets wet."
"Be careful not to bleed the colors when washing the fabric."
"The artist preferred oil paints that would bleed into each other."
N
noun
The process of losing blood.
Example Sentences
"The bleed from the cut was more than expected."
"The doctor explained the risks of excessive bleed."
"He was treated for a serious bleed in the hospital."
N
noun
A flow or seepage of liquid, often used metaphorically.
Example Sentences
"The movie was a bleed of horror and drama."
"There's a bleed of information from the main report to the summary."
"The design had a bleed effect that made it visually appealing."