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- [blahynd-lee]
- /ˈblaɪnd li/
- /ˈblaɪnd.li/
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- [blahynd-lee]
- /ˈblaɪnd li/
Definitions of blindly word
- adverb blindly If you say that someone does something blindly, you mean that they do it without having enough information, or without thinking about it. 3
- adverb blindly in a blind manner: We felt our way blindly through the black tunnel. 1
- adverb blindly without understanding, reservation, or objection; unthinkingly: They followed their leaders blindly. 1
- adverb blindly without continuation: The passage ended blindly 50 feet away. 1
- adverb blindly without understanding 1
- adverb blindly without seeing 1
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Origin of blindly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English blindlīce; see blind, -ly
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Parts of speech for Blindly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blindly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blindly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blindly
adv blindly
- frantically — desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.
- madly — insanely or wildly: The old witch cackled madly.
- wildly — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
- instinctively — of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct.
- confusedly — to perplex or bewilder: The flood of questions confused me.
Antonyms for blindly
adv blindly
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- purposely — intentionally; deliberately: He tripped me purposely.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- sensibly — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
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