bleed
Meaning
To bleed refers to the process of losing blood from the circulatory system, either through a wound or injury, or as a result of a medical condition; it can also metaphorically denote the gradual loss of resources, vitality, or emotional strength, often im
💡 While "bleed" primarily denotes a physical loss of blood, its metaphorical usage in contexts such as finance (e.g., "bleeding capital") or emotional states (e.g., "bleeding heart") can lead to ambiguity if not clearly contextualized.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
was
slicing
an
apple
in
the
kitchen
when
a
momentary
lapse
of
attention
caused
a
thin
cut
on
my
finger
.
It
began
to
bleed
,
prompting
me
to
set
the
knife
aside
and
wash
the
area
under
cool
running
water
.
After
gently
patting
the
wound
dry
,
I
applied
a
clean
cloth
and
held
pressure
until
the
bleeding
slowed
.
The
minor
interruption
forced
me
to
be
more
deliberate
and
cautious
,
slowing
the
rhythm
of
my
evening
tasks
.
While
tending
to
the
injury
,
I
reflected
on
how
small
distractions
can
diminish
productivity
and
composure
.
Once
bandaged
,
I
resumed
preparing
dinner
with
renewed
focus
and
a
quieter
pace
.
Common Phrases
bleed profusely
bleed into
bleed out
Synonyms
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