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wink

noun verb

A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
W
Ends with
K
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

    “If I had the chance, I'd do it in a flash”

noun

  1. Closing one eye quickly as a signal

noun

  1. A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

verb

  1. Signal by winking

    “She winked at him”

verb

  1. Gleam or glow intermittently

    “The lights were flashing”

verb

  1. Briefly shut the eyes

    “The TV announcer never seems to blink”

verb

  1. Keep back by blinking

    “Blink away tears”

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Example Sentences

If I had the chance, I'd do it in a flash
She winked at him
The lights were flashing
The TV announcer never seems to blink
Blink away tears

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Synonyms

tricetwinklingblink of an eyeflashheartbeatinstantjiffysplit secondNew York minutewinkingblinkeye blinkblinkingnictitationnictationtwinklewinklenictitatenictateblink away

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