Here is the requested information about the word "blurs":
1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun
2. Definitions:
- Verb: To make something difficult to see or hear clearly by making it vague or indistinct.
- Noun: A thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /blɜrs/
- UK: /blɜːz/
4. Origin and Usage:
- The word "blur" originated in the early 16th century from the Middle English word "blere" which means "to dim ones eyes". It is commonly used to describe a visual or auditory effect that makes something unclear or indistinct.
5. Synonyms:
- Verb: Obscure, cloud, muddle, confuse, distort
- Noun: Smudge, blemish, defect, flaw, imperfection
6. Related Words:
- Blunt, blear, blase, blaze, blood
7. Example Sentences:
- The photographer used a special effect to blur the background of the portrait.
- The loud music in the club blurs his ability to hear properly.
- The artist intentionally created a blur in the painting to convey a sense of movement.