Meaning & Definition of word "Blur"

Blur

/blɜːr/

1. A vague or indistinct outline or shape.
- Example: The photograph was just a blur because it was taken too quickly.
2. A state of mental confusion or forgetfulness.
- Example: After the long meeting, he felt a blur in his thoughts.

1. To make or become unclear or indistinct.
- Example: The rain blurred the view through the window.
2. To obscure or cloud (someone's vision or thoughts).
- Example: Her tears blurred her vision as she watched the sad movie.

Middle English 'b Å luren', probably of Scandinavian origin.

blur the lines:

To make a distinction between things less clear.

in a blur:

In a state of confusion or lack of clarity.

blurred vision:

Impaired sight where objects are indistinct.

smudge:

A stain or mark that obscures clarity.

fog:

Condensed water vapor in the atmosphere causing obscurity.

haze:

A slight obscuration of the air caused by fine suspended particles.

Meaning: To lose focus or clarity in conversation or thought.

Example Sentence: After that drink, everything just started to blur for me.

Meaning: To mix together in a confusing way.

Example Sentence: When he told that story, the details just blurred together.