bled
word · lemma: bleed
/ˈbɫɛd/
bled
/blˈɛd/
bled
Definition
'Bled' is the past tense of 'bleed', which means to lose blood from the body, usually because of an injury.
Usage & Nuances
'Bled' is always used for past events. It usually describes physical injuries but can be used metaphorically (e.g., 'The company bled money'). Common collocations: 'bled heavily', 'bled to death', 'bled from a wound'. Do not use 'bled' for normal bodily functions such as menstruation.
Spanish: sangróPortuguese (BR): sangrouPortuguese (PT): sangrouChinese (Simplified): 流血了Chinese (Traditional): 流血了Hindi: खून बहाArabic: نزفBengali: রক্তক্ষরণ করেছিলRussian: кровоточилJapanese: 出血したVietnamese: chảy máuKorean: 피를 흘렸다Turkish: kanadıUrdu: خون بہاIndonesian: berdarah
Example Sentences
He bled after falling off his bike.
basic
She cut her finger and it bled a little.
basic
The soldier bled from his wound.
basic
My nose suddenly bled in the middle of class.
natural
He bled heavily but managed to stay calm until help arrived.
natural
The pipe bled rusty water all over the basement floor.
natural