Meaning & use

blood

noun·Everyday

The red liquid that circulates through the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

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The nurse drew a small sample of blood to check his cholesterol levels.

Family loyalty runs deep in their culture, since blood ties matter more than friendship.

A note on using this word

Blood is often used figuratively for family relationships, as in blood relatives or in cold blood, meaning without emotion.

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