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blur

The correct spelling is blur.

How to pronounce blur

/blɜ(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /blɜ(ɹ)/

Say it like: Blu-r

The correct spelling is blur. A smear, smudge or blot For example: "to blur a photograph by moving the camera while taking it"

Usage Examples

to blur a photograph by moving the camera while taking it

to blur a manuscript by handling it while damp

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A smear, smudge or blot
  2. 2.Something that appears hazy or indistinct
  3. 3.A moral stain or blot.

verb

  1. 1.To make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim.
  2. 2.To smear, stain or smudge.
  3. 3.To become indistinct.
  4. 4.To cause imperfection of vision in; to dim; to darken.
  5. 5.To sully; to stain; to blemish, as reputation.

adjective

  1. 1.In a state of doubt or confusion.

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