bleeding
|bleed/ing|
B2
/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
(bleed)
loss of blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bleed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'blēdan', where 'blōd' meant 'blood'.
Historical Evolution
'blēdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'bledden', and eventually became the modern English word 'bleed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lose blood', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of losing blood from the body.
The bleeding was severe after the accident.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'bleed'.
The wound is bleeding profusely.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35