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bleeding

The correct spelling is bleeding.

How to pronounce bleeding

/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈbliːdɪŋ/

Say it like: Blee-din-g

The correct spelling is bleeding. (of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel. For example: "If her nose bleeds, try to use ice."

Usage Examples

If her nose bleeds, try to use ice.

The company was bleeding talent.

Ink traps counteract bleeding.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.
  2. 2.To let or draw blood from.
  3. 3.To take large amounts of money from.
  4. 4.To steadily lose (something vital).
  5. 5.(of an ink or dye) To spread from the intended location and stain the surrounding cloth or paper.

noun

  1. 1.The flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel.
  2. 2.Bloodletting.

adjective

  1. 1.Losing blood
  2. 2.(intensifier) extreme, outright; see also bloody (sense 3).

adverb

  1. 1.Used as an intensifier: Extremely.

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