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blinking vs wink

wink vs blinking

blinking and wink both are nouns.

blinking is an adjective but wink is not an adjective.

blinking is not a verb while wink is a verb.

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

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