# blurred

**Pronunciation:** /blɜːrd/ · blurd

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning 1: Visual

Not seen or heard clearly; indistinct or hazy.

## Examples

- The lines between the two colors were blurred.
- His vision was blurred after the long flight.
- The memory of that day is blurred by time.

## Meaning 2: Figurative

Having the distinction or clarity lost; confused or indistinct.

## Examples

- The line between friendship and romance became blurred.
- After the accident, his memory of the event was blurred.
- The constant stream of information blurred his focus.

## Synonyms

- hazy — Suggests a lack of clarity due to atmosphere or light.
- indistinct — Not clearly defined or recognizable.
- unclear — General term for not being easy to see, hear, or understand.
- vague — Not specific or detailed; could apply to sight, thought, or meaning.

## Antonyms

- clear — Easy to see, hear, or understand; sharp.
- sharp — Having well-defined edges or outlines; distinct.

## Collocations

- blurred vision — He experienced blurred vision after staring at the screen for too long.
- blurred lines — The documentary explored the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
- blurred image — The security camera captured a blurred image of the suspect.

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