B2verbmediatechnology
US/blɜːr/
UK/blɜː/
to make something hard to see clearly, or to make a difference less clear
In context
Tears blurred my eyes as I read her letter.
Rain blurred the windshield, so I slowed down.
Social media can blur the line between work and private life.
Words that go with blur
verb + noun
- blur the lineRemote work can blur the line between home and office.
- blur the boundaryThe new law blurs the boundary between ads and news.
- blur the imageUse this tool to blur the image before posting it.
- blur your visionTiredness can blur your vision.
- blur the differenceDon't blur the difference between fact and opinion.
verb + preposition
- blur intoThe trees blurred into one green shape as we sped past.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The photo is blurring.Correct: The photo is blurry.