English Dictionary
Definition blanket in British English
blanket
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈblæŋkɪt/
Synonyms and related words
Example
a blanket of fog
3
something that makes it difficult for you to get information or make progress
Example
The department's activities are wrapped in a blanket of secrecy.
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