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blink vs blinking

blinking vs blink

blink and blinking both are nouns.

blink is not an adjective while blinking is an adjective.

blink is a verb but blinking is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blink Yes No Yes No
blinking Yes Yes No No
As nouns, blink and blinking are synonyms defined as:
  • blink and blinking: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Other synonyms of blink include eye blink, nictation, nictitation, wink, winking.
blink (noun) blinking (noun)
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
blink (adjective) blinking (adjective)
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
informal intensifiers
blink (verb) blinking (verb)
briefly shut the eyes
keep back by blinking
gleam or glow intermittently
Difference between blink and blinking

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