B2verbhealth
US/bliːd/
UK/bliːd/
to lose blood from your body, usually because of an injury
In context
My finger is bleeding because I cut it while chopping vegetables.
He fell off his bike and his knee started to bleed.
If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, see a dentist.
Words that go with bleed
verb + adverb
- bleed heavilyThe driver was bleeding heavily when the ambulance arrived.
- bleed badlyPress on the cut if it starts to bleed badly.
verb + preposition
- bleed fromThe boxer was bleeding from his nose after the first round.
- bleed to deathWithout quick help, the injured man could bleed to death.
verb + noun
- stop bleedingHold a clean cloth on the wound until it stops bleeding.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My hand is blooding.Correct: My hand is bleeding.