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wink vs blink

blink vs wink

wink and blink both are nouns.

wink and blink both are verbs.

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

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