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blink of an eye vs wink

wink vs blink of an eye

blink of an eye and wink both are nouns.

blink of an eye is not a verb while wink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blink of an eye Yes No No No
wink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blink of an eye and wink are synonyms defined as:
  • blink of an eye and wink: a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Other synonyms of blink of an eye include flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, New York minute, split second, trice, twinkling.
blink of an eye (noun) wink (noun)
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
closing one eye quickly as a signal
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
blink of an eye (verb) wink (verb)
briefly shut the eyes
keep back by blinking
signal by winking
gleam or glow intermittently
Difference between blink of an eye and wink

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