Meaning & use
blood
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.
Words with a similar meaning
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