How Do You Spell BLINKS?

Pronunciation: [blˈɪŋks] (IPA)

The word "blinks" is spelled with five letters: b-l-i-n-k-s. The phonetic transcription for this word is /blɪŋks/. The "b" is pronounced with a bilabial stop, followed by an "l" pronounced with an alveolar lateral approximant. The "i" is pronounced with a short vowel sound, followed by an "n" pronounced with an alveolar nasal. The "k" is pronounced with a velar stop, followed by an "s" pronounced with an alveolar fricative. "Blinks" is often used to describe a quick or sudden movement, such as the blinking of an eye.

BLINKS Meaning and Definition

1. Blinks (plural noun) refers to the involuntary action of momentarily closing and reopening the eyes quickly. It involves the rapid movement of the eyelids, resulting in a brief interruption in vision or eye contact. Blinks are considered reflexive and occur as a natural, subconscious response to various stimuli or conditions.

   Typically, blinks occur to protect and moisturize the eyes. They help spread tears evenly across the surface of the eye, ensuring proper hydration and lubrication. Blinks are also useful in removing irritants such as dust particles or foreign substances that may accidentally come into contact with the eye. Furthermore, blinks regulate the amount of light entering the eyes, especially in response to sudden changes in brightness.

   While blinks are a physiological function, they can also reflect certain emotional or cognitive states. For instance, increased blinking rate might indicate nervousness, anxiety, or deception. Conversely, reduced blinking can be an indicator of attentiveness or concentration. In some instances, blinks may occur due to medical conditions, fatigue, or eye fatigue caused by excessive exposure to screens or strenuous visual activities.

   Observing blinks and their patterns can provide important insights into an individual's condition or state of mind. Researchers and professionals, such as psychologists or interrogators, may study blink patterns to understand underlying emotions, detect potential deception, or gauge overall well-being and alertness.

Top Common Misspellings for BLINKS *

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Other Common Misspellings for BLINKS

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• Blonka
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• Klinkx

Etymology of BLINKS

The word "blinks" is a noun form derived from the verb "blink". The etymology of "blink" can be traced back to the Old Norse word "blikja" which means "to shine or twinkle". In Old English, it evolved into "blincan" which meant "to shut the eyes briefly or wink". Over time, the word "blink" came to refer to the rapid opening and closing of the eyes. Thus, "blinks" refers to the plural form of this action, indicating multiple instances of briefly shutting the eyes.

Similar spelling words for BLINKS

• blink,
• blennius,
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• bluing,
• blanco,
• blankness,
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• blinker,
• blanke,
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• Blanca,
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• clinks,
• Blanc,
• Blinds,
• banks,
• blowing,
• Blanck,
• blansett,
• blunk.

Conjugate verb Blinks

CONDITIONAL

I would blink

we would blink

you would blink

he/she/it would blink

they would blink

FUTURE

I will blink

we will blink

you will blink

he/she/it will blink

they will blink

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blinked

we will have blinked

you will have blinked

he/she/it will have blinked

they will have blinked

PAST

I blinked

we blinked

you blinked

he/she/it blinked

they blinked

PAST PERFECT

I had blinked

we had blinked

you had blinked

he/she/it had blinked

they had blinked

PRESENT

I blink

we blink

you blink

he/she/it blinks

they blink

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blinked

we have blinked

you have blinked

he/she/it has blinked

they have blinked

I am blinking

we are blinking

you are blinking

he/she/it is blinking

they are blinking

I was blinking

we were blinking

you were blinking

he/she/it was blinking

they were blinking

I will be blinking

we will be blinking

you will be blinking

he/she/it will be blinking

they will be blinking

I have been blinking

we have been blinking

you have been blinking

he/she/it has been blinking

they have been blinking

I had been blinking

we had been blinking

you had been blinking

he/she/it had been blinking

they had been blinking

I will have been blinking

we will have been blinking

you will have been blinking

he/she/it will have been blinking

they will have been blinking

I would have blinked

we would have blinked

you would have blinked

he/she/it would have blinked

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I would be blinking

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he/she/it would be blinking

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I would have been blinking

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